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A finger sized to a pencil size role for smaller breeds. Large and giant breeds can get very large dewlaps. The larger the doe, often the larger the dewlap. This should be a loose pendulum of fur. If the dewlap is large and feels like there is a Golf ball in it , your rabbit has an abscess and needs to see a vet or other knowledgeable person. It must be lanced and the offending particle (a splinter, hay burr or whatever) removed all the pus must be drained.
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What is a dewlap?
a dewlap is mass of skin under a rabbits neck == A fold of skin that depends from the neck. It's a normal feature; not a condition. This occurs in dogs and humans as well as rabbits -- other animals as well.a lose peice of skin hangging from animal neck
Why do male rabbits have a dewlap?
Female rabbits are usually the ones who have dewlaps, but if a male has been neutered, he may develop a dewlap because of the lack of male hormones in his body.
Do lionhead female rabbits have a dewlap?
Most females have dewlaps, some males do also. The dewlap is more prominent on female rabbits than male rabbits; it's also prominent in some breeds than others; it's also more prominent when the rabbit is overweight. A dewlap in male show rabbits is a disqualification.
Do male bunnies have extra fur around their neck?
It's the female rabbits that have the extra fur. It's called a dewlap. It's different from the dewlap of other animals in that it's fatty, and the mother rabbit plucks fur from her dewlap to line her nest for her babies.
What northern animal is known for the dewlap or bell that hangs from its chin?
RABBITS,FROGS ,LIZARDS, SOME REPTILES (SINCE A dewlap is a longitudinal flap of skin that hangs beneath the lower jaw or neck)
What is the purpose of a dewlap on a rabbit?
The dewlap is found mainly on female rabbits, although, in certain breeds, the males are also allowed a small one. Its purpose is to provide another area for the doe to pull fur from when she is making her nest for her kits.
Do female rabbits have extra fur around their neck and legs?
Sometimes rabbits have a 'dewlap' around their neck. Male rabbits can have one too but it is significantly larger when a female has one.
Is it okay if the rabbit has a dewlap even if it's not pregnant?
All rabbits have dewlaps -- males and females of all breeds. It's just the dewlap is more apparent on some rabbits than others. Usually, dewlaps are more apparent on females, and within females they're more apparent in some breeds than other breeds. Dewlaps are also more apparent on obese rabbits than healthy rabbits. Unless it's a sign of obesity, there's nothing wrong with a rabbit having an obvious dewlap. Your rabbit-savvy vet can tell you if your rabbit is obese or healthy. See the related question below for info and helpful links.
Do pregnant rabbits develop lumps under the chin?
The lump you are referring to is probably her dewlap. A dewlap is loose skin that often develops on the neck of the female rabbit. They are found mainly on female rabbits in certain breeds, the males are also allowed a small one. Its purpose is to give another area for the doe to pull fur from when she is making her nest for her kits.
Is breed or age have anything to do with determining that a rabbit has or not have a dewlap?
In most breeds the doe has a dewlap and a buck is disqualified if it has a dewlap. Some breeds do not have a dewlap at all. A doe will have a dewlap by the time she is breeding age (which is 6 months:)
How big do mini lionhead rabbits grow?
There are no mini lionhead rabbits. There are only normal lionhead rabbits. They grow up to 3 pounds.
Do female moose have a dewlap?
No, several other animals have a dewlap
