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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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Why do male rabbits have a dewlap?

Male rabbits do not have a dewlap; it is a feature typically found in female rabbits. The dewlap in female rabbits is a loose fold of skin under their chin and serves multiple functions, such as storing fat reserves, aiding in regulating body temperature, and providing cushioning during nursing.


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.


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


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)


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 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.


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:)


Do female moose have a dewlap?

No, several other animals have a dewlap


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.


Can rabbits keep kits in their food sac around their neck?

They don't HAVE a food sac around their neck, so no. Mature female rabbits have a dewlap around their neck, which is a fold of loose skin covered with fur. It has nothing to do with food.


What is a rabbits sac around their neck called?

It's called a dewlap and usually only mature females have one. This is the main place that does pull fur from to line their nest.