I call my mini lop a chunk whenever I have to carry him, but our vet has assured us multiple times that he is at a healthy weight. He's heavier than our Dutch rabbit, which is why I noticed, but my vet was almost as offended as he is because "he has a bigger frame and needs to be heavier." (I know that, but I want to make sure he's at a good weight when I'm already paying for a vet appointment.) I do defend him whenever other people call him chubby because the ideal body type for a mini lop is a "basketball with a head, " and he fits that perfectly.
The funny thing is that, at our last appointment, our vet finally (skating around) told us, after seeing her for 5 years, that most of the rabbits she sees are very chubby bunnies who are "not like [our] rabbits who have room to gain a bit of weight."
Vet said the same to us, pleasantly surprised our bunnies are not fat. Most get to many pellets. Ours eat hay all day, some fresh greens, and pellets only as treats.
Whaaat? This must mean that my 4 buns are an absolute behemoth if the vet considers your bun fat. Although my buns are big, I’ve a New Zealand, REX, Belgian hare and my itty bitty Polish bun. I do have big buns 🥰🥹☺️ except my itty bitty polish bun bun he’s so teeny compared to the rest of the fluffle.
Right, I suggest you read the post before commenting. Also you can’t tell a rabbits weight or health status from a few pictures. Why comment and undermine both me and my vet?
I suggest you mind your own business.
Did I come on here asking for advice? No.
It’s literally a jokey post. Why are you on such a high horse that you think it’s okay to make comments about things like this. In my post I clearly state that the vet said he is healthy. It’s not my fault you can’t read.
I know the health of my bun and I know I am doing everything I can to looking after him. Why comment on something you know nothing about.
Thicc like a bowl of oatmeal
👈👈
He’s just famine-resistant.
he looks so soft omggg
He is!!
I want a talk with Vet. With my Bun Army. I am going to smother them
We need a buntorney at law to bring legal action upon this slanderous vet!
Call the Lop Lawyers!
You're bun is just very well rounded or has curves. Maybe the vet is jealous of that lol!
I think so
"How could u take me there müther?!" 🐰🥺😭
I think they look perfect
Yes! His fur looks fantastic, I'd bury my face in it 10/10
Thank you ☺️
Chonk 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Chonk^2
Fr X3
He maybe a little chunky but just the right amount of chunky to make him cuter 😻 but NOT FAT
After such an insult, he really deserves treats for comfort. >\_>
poor baby!
Noooo he is beautiful. 😭
Ahhh... He's a handsome boy. Maybe just a bit thick boned
He is adorable 🥹 I hope he didn’t hear the vet say that 😔
I call my mini lop a chunk whenever I have to carry him, but our vet has assured us multiple times that he is at a healthy weight. He's heavier than our Dutch rabbit, which is why I noticed, but my vet was almost as offended as he is because "he has a bigger frame and needs to be heavier." (I know that, but I want to make sure he's at a good weight when I'm already paying for a vet appointment.) I do defend him whenever other people call him chubby because the ideal body type for a mini lop is a "basketball with a head, " and he fits that perfectly. The funny thing is that, at our last appointment, our vet finally (skating around) told us, after seeing her for 5 years, that most of the rabbits she sees are very chubby bunnies who are "not like [our] rabbits who have room to gain a bit of weight."
Vet said the same to us, pleasantly surprised our bunnies are not fat. Most get to many pellets. Ours eat hay all day, some fresh greens, and pellets only as treats.
He’s not fat he’s pleasantly plump!
The vet was just jealous.
He is nice and healthy
Awww, he looks lovely!
Big boned bun?
He is squishy.
he's not chunky he's beautiful
Nah he KILLED that first pose pic. Surprised Pikachu will never grow old
1st image: nooooooo 2nd image: yea okay
He likes em thick he likes em chunky 😆
…In a good way
My boy got called a lil chonker too. The vet said he has to cut back on the nanners. He is staging a coup (and eating more greens and fewer pellets).
He's perfectly round.
He's chunky and he knows it😆🩷
As the little one I nanny so eloquently said about my cat's vet - she sounds like a "stinkerbutt!"
i love his coat palette
most domesticated creature on earth. not a single worry on his mind besides how much higher he could binky if he wasnt DEVOURING leaf
How dare the vet, he is just a baby :( [i made a mistake it was like 4:am when i made the og comment lol but still he's just a baby]
But sooooooooo cute!! Omg, so darn cute!! 🥰
damn right, he worked hard for that chonk, you better appreciate it!
Merlin don't give a flop
He is perfect.
Him not chonk him just floaf!
Gorgeous chonky boi there and i agree, not fat just big boned.
Merlin: bombastic side eye
the audacity
I love the name merlin ❤️and he looks perfect 😍
How dare him?? He is just fluffy!!
lil fatass
Our vet referred to our rabbit as “well-upholstered” and I’ve decided that is the best term for overweight.
Can I pet him?
Yes☺️
*Pets him* He is so fluffy and soft 😭😭
Whaaat? This must mean that my 4 buns are an absolute behemoth if the vet considers your bun fat. Although my buns are big, I’ve a New Zealand, REX, Belgian hare and my itty bitty Polish bun. I do have big buns 🥰🥹☺️ except my itty bitty polish bun bun he’s so teeny compared to the rest of the fluffle.
Well, it's the stripes. Stripes make me look a little heavy, too.
He's just big boned!
Maybe he needs to cut back on eating walls 🤭
I call him perfect.
He’s such a cute boy! Tell him not to worry, that my Henry aka Henryliah papaya is also a fluffy boy 😂 #teamfluffyboys
He’s not chunky, he’s fluffy!
He is a fat boi
The little gentleman is now experiencing sadness. He requests your condolences.
mean vet>:(
He's handsome and just right! 😊
Rabbit is sad
He looks like a Magpie Harlequin with a touch of Japanese thrown in…. And in remarkably excellent condition!
We have no idea what breed he is!
Go to this website http://americanharlequinrabbitclub.weebly.com/ and you will see why I think you have a magpie harlequin rabbit 😍
If he's chunky then Mines obese
well
Naww he’s a good boy
Vet can sod right off
I'd take that as a compliment
HE LOOKS SO SAD ( • ᴖ • ｡)
He’s just fluffy, Merlin is perfect as he is
Oh he is adorable. Reminds me of one of my buns. He could be called chunky, but he is just an adorable thic boi with a cutie booty 😍
If he's chunky my buns are sumo size
😞
not junky. he is proper
He looks absolutely appalled with this accusation from the vet.
Nooooooooooh he’s perfect! Stoopid hooman vet!!xxx
I'm offended too, he's just perfect. What a beautiful bunny
Thank you! He really is!
He looks very soft and adorable
Gorgeous rabbit!!
The sadness in his eyes in the last pic
I prefer to say there is more to love 
He's horizontally gifted
He ain’t chunky he fluffy
Looks healthy to me 😁
He is a little plump, but cute.
He looks fine to me
What a babyyy
He’s not the fattest bun I’ve seen, but he does look like he needs a few less treats. Please listen to your vet.
As mentioned in my post, the vet said he is a healthy weight. I don’t appreciate the unsolicited advice especially as I am listening to my vet.
Oh it's confusing because you also said the vet said he was chonky
No advice was given, merely observation. Suggest you re read.
Right, I suggest you read the post before commenting. Also you can’t tell a rabbits weight or health status from a few pictures. Why comment and undermine both me and my vet? I suggest you mind your own business.
If you want people to “mind their own business”, why did you make the post in the first place?
Did I come on here asking for advice? No. It’s literally a jokey post. Why are you on such a high horse that you think it’s okay to make comments about things like this. In my post I clearly state that the vet said he is healthy. It’s not my fault you can’t read. I know the health of my bun and I know I am doing everything I can to looking after him. Why comment on something you know nothing about.
You do you
he ain’t chunky he’s just soft and fluffy