Self group
Vienna Marked Holland Lop
A normally coloured rabbit carrying one copy of the Vienna gene, which shows up as a white blaze on the face, a white snip on the nose, white feet, or one or two blue eyes.
A vienna marked Holland Lop sits in the self group. A normally coloured rabbit carrying one copy of the Vienna gene, which shows up as a white blaze on the face, a white snip on the nose, white feet, or one or two blue eyes.
Moderately common. It appears regularly enough that you should not be paying a scarcity premium, though a genuinely well-marked example is another matter.
The genetics
Genotype Vv. One copy of Vienna. The rabbit is a carrier rather than a blue eyed white, and the white markings are the gene showing through.
What a good one looks like
The markings themselves. A blaze, a snip, mismatched eyes, or white toes on a rabbit that should not have them.
What to check for
This is not really a fault so much as a genetic fact. But it matters enormously if you intend to breed, because a Vienna marked rabbit bred unknowingly into a line will scatter unexpected white markings through litters for generations.
Is vienna marked actually rare?
Not rare, but frequently misidentified. A Vienna marked rabbit is often sold as a broken, or as a rabbit with an interesting marking, when in fact it is carrying a gene the buyer should know about.
Common questions
Is a Vienna marked Holland Lop the same as a broken?
No, and this is a common and consequential mistake. A broken carries the En gene. A Vienna marked rabbit carries one copy of the Vienna gene, which shows as a blaze, a snip, white toes or an odd blue eye. They look similar and they are genetically unrelated.
Does Vienna marking matter if I just want a pet?
Not at all. It has no effect on health or temperament. It matters enormously if you intend to breed, because an unrecognised Vienna carrier will scatter unexpected white markings through litters for generations.
What it costs
Every Holland Lop here is $300 to $400 regardless of colour. Full pricing here.
Vienna Marked Holland Lops available now
If nothing appears here, we do not have this colour at the moment. Say so and we will tell you honestly whether one is coming.
No bunnies are ready to go this week. We only list them once they are, so check back rather than joining a waitlist.