Lion Head Rabbit Grooming Guide

This guide covers the grooming process for Lion Head Rabbits. Lion Heads fall between standard short-fur rabbits and long-fur rabbits such as Angoras.

About Lion Head Rabbits

Lion Head Rabbits are:

  1. Known for the distinctive fur around their head that resembles a lion’s mane

  2. Able to have standard to long fur on their body

  3. Sometimes covered in long fur over their entire body

  4. Often have extra-long fur around their bottom, called a skirt or double mane

  5. Known to be vocal and expressive about their opinions

Unlike Angora rabbits, Lion Heads are generally similar in size to other small rabbit breeds.

Why Grooming Is Important?

Regular grooming prevents matted fur, which occurs when fur becomes tangled and knotted. Removing severe mats can take several days, so prevention is key.

Once your rabbit is mat-free, weekly grooming will help maintain healthy fur. Grooming time can also be a bonding experience—talk to your bunny, stay calm, and enjoy the process together

Housing Tips for Lion Head Rabbits

Proper housing helps keep fur clean and tangle-free:

  • Use a hay rack—loose hay can get stuck in long fur

  • Clean the litter box every few days

  • Keep clean bedding in their enclosure to prevent debris from sticking to fur

Grooming Tools

Recommended tools:

  • Li’l Pals Slicker Brush

  • Li’l Pals Double-Sided Dog Comb (especially for the face and head)

Grooming Process

The process should always be gentle and calm.

  1. Place the bunny on your lap or on a solid, stable table

  2. Gently feel through the fur to check for mats

  3. Use the Li’l Pals Slicker Brush to lightly brush the top fur from top to bottom

  4. Lift the top fur and brush the undercoat from bottom to top

    • A. Be aware of the skin

    • B. Brush small sections at a time

    • C. You may hold a small section of fur while brushing

  5. Hold the fur gently as you slowly work out any tangles

  6. Use the Li’l Pals Double-Sided Dog Comb to carefully groom around the face and head

Please look at our Long Fur Grooming of Rabbits for other tools.

Grooming Guide for Long Fur Rabbits.

We show you with a video for grooming a Lion Head Rabbit.