Jersey Wooly Rabbit

• ExerciseLow

  Happy pottering around a roomy enclosure with things to explore.

• GroomingBrush a few times a week

  Regular brushing and nail checks keep them comfortable.

• Living spaceCompact setup

  The enclosure is their whole world — fits easily in any home.

• Owner experienceFor experienced owners

  Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• Commitment7–10 years

  Plan for a long, loving relationship.

Health to watch: Dental issues · Dental malocclusion · Skin conditions

The Jersey Wooly was developed in New Jersey in the 1980s by crossing a Netherland Dwarf with a French Angora, producing a tiny 1.1-1.6 kg rabbit with a soft, wooly coat and a famously sweet disposition — it is often nicknamed the 'no-kick bunny.' With good care it lives 7-10 years. The temperament is the selling point: Jersey Woolys are gentle, calm and tolerant, which makes them popular with families and first-time rabbit keepers who want a small, affectionate companion. The wool coat, while shorter and more manageable than an English Angora's, still needs brushing two or three times a week (more during moults) to prevent mats and, importantly, wool ingestion, since rabbits cannot vomit hairballs. Feed unlimited grass hay, daily leafy greens and a small measured pellet ration, adding extra hay during moulting to help swallowed wool pass through the gut. Provide a large pen or free-roam space with a litter box, hides and chew-safe surroundings, plus a bonded companion. Watch for wool block (shrinking droppings are the early warning), dental malocclusion in the small skull, and skin or coat issues under the wool.

• How much activity does a Jersey Wooly Rabbit need?

  Low. Happy pottering around a roomy enclosure with things to explore.

• How much grooming does a Jersey Wooly Rabbit need?

  Brush a few times a week. Regular brushing and nail checks keep them comfortable.

• How much space does a Jersey Wooly Rabbit need?

  Compact setup. The enclosure is their whole world — fits easily in any home.

• Is a Jersey Wooly Rabbit a good fit for first-time owners?

  For experienced owners. Rewards owners who know the ropes.

• How long do Jersey Wooly Rabbit live?

  7–10 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.

• What health issues affect the Jersey Wooly Rabbit?

  Keep an eye out for Dental issues, Dental malocclusion, Skin conditions. These are worth raising with your vet, along with any screening they recommend.

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