Personalities

Most everybody who has spent a small amount of time in the presence of a house rabbit comes to the same conclusion: “Rabbits have individual personalities!” That is correct.

Sebastian bunny is on the aloof side and prefers being pet when just his nose is sticking out from beneath the couch. Jazz, on the other hand, kicks up her heels in a binky at the crinkling of plastic, knowing a biscuit-made-just-for-rabbits is on the way. Jorgeous snuggles and cuddles in her person’s arms. Maxi and Maddie are more inclined to sit alongside their persons.

Then there was shy Gwendolynn, who used to hide if a person made eye contact with her. But when her human learned to lie on the floor on her stomach, curious Gwendolynn climbed on her back. With treats and patience, Gwenny learned her person’s hands wouldn’t hurt her and that pets feel good. And she, like many buns, likes to roll the human baby toy with the bell inside, to make her own joyful noise.

Finally there are the Patricks of the world, ambassadors for their species. They enjoy car trips, meeting new people, seeing new places. They happily accept pets from anybody—and will steal your car keys. But these are the exception. (Except the part about the car keys. Lots of rabbits do that.)

They are all rabbits, but each is a rabbit in their own unique way. Take the time to get to know who your rabbit is—and what is their individual personality.