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Thinking of owning a bunny? Read this article to learn how to find the healthiest and energetic bunny for your family.

Many people who wanted to own a rabbit as their pet are often troubled by the question, 'How to find the perfect bunny to buy?'. Thus, we have here a method that aid people to make an informed decision for finding their perfect and healthy bunny. Or, finding the right breeder whom you can buy your bunny.

Actually, the best way to buy a healthy bunny is from a good breeder. By simply visiting the place, you can see the breeder's stock and you can easily tell if the bunnies are at their good and best condition. You can also ask plenty of question from the breeder and you will get your answer based from their experience.

Buying a bunny from a pet store was not a good idea. Staff from the pet shop usually doesn't have the actually knowledge and experience about taking care of a bunny. Thus, they won't be able to fill you up with all your questions with the right answers.

Here are the following procedure in finding a healthy bunny:

Making a List of Breeders

On this part, you will have to conduct a research around your area for breeders. The use internet today can make this job a lot easier for you to do. After making a list, you have to call them then ask if you can come for a visit to check the bunnies that they have for sale.

Test for Smell, Sound and Handling

If the first breeder had permitted you to visit his or her place, the first thing that you have to check is the smell. Upon taking down the rabbit shed and you smell a stench of urine coming from the dirty cages/hutches then this won't be a good sign. Make a reasonable polite excuse then leave and proceed on the next breeder on your list.

Assuming that the place had passed the smelling test then next will be the sound. Enter the shed then observe the bunnies with your ears trying to hear any possible sound of sneezing or coughing. Hearing plenty of sneezing and coughing is another bad sign for a healthy bunny. Thus, make a polite excuse then leave.

If the breeder passed the smelling and sound testing, you will now have to test handling based on how the breeder handles their bunnies. Make a careful observation that if the breeder aggressively grabs the bunny from the neck or the bunny lunges at the breeder then you have to make a polite excuse to leave.

The Perfect Bunny

If the breeder passed all the tests then you have just found the perfect place to buy a healthy bunny. Try handling yourself the bunnies to have the experience of how placid they are on your hands. A good breeder actually take a careful handling on their bunnies on a daily basis which makes them placid and gentle even when handled by other individuals.


To sum it up, a breeder's shed should be clean and tidy. The bottle or cup where the bunnies drink should be filled with clean water. Checking the cage or hutch should be clean and does not stink with the bunnies waste. All of the bunnies on the shed must look healthy without anyone experiencing coughing or sneezing. And lastly, the breeder should handle their bunnies gently with utmost care.

When you have finally decided to buy a bunny from your chosen breeder, he or she should be able to answer your question relating to bunnies. Apart from your questions, the breeder should provide you additional instructions and tips such as demonstrating how to hold them correctly, clip their nails and check their health.

As a final tip for finding the perfect bunny, you have to check only those breeders who are doing it for the love of hobby and not those who are doing it for money. On the hands of breeders who are churning out bunnies for the purpose of making profit without thinking about the bunny's welfare, do not buy from them. By doing this, you are telling them a clear message that you do not like their actions.