The Holland Lop has 'normal' fur type, meaning it is straight and fairly short without a Satin sheen, the rex mutation, or wool type. Fuzzy Hollands are a separate story. The Holland Lop has a fairly low-maintenance coat for most of the year, except for when they are molting.
Holland Lops usually molt from two to three times a year. Molting refers to the rabbit losing its old fur to make way for new fur. Molting can last up to two months depending on the rabbit in question. 6 weeks is about average. Once the coat starts to loosen up, I just pluck out anything that comes out readily. Since they won't show well in a molt anyway, I just try and get as much out as possible. There are brushes you can use for getting out molty fur, but honestly the rabbits usually prefer gentle plucking to being brushed.
When grooming for shows, I don't usually brush the rabbit a ton, or their coat can get all patchy. Instead, I use a fine comb to groom the sides and any sticky spots, especially on bucks who tend to be less tidy than does. With the Hollands, I also use a fine comb to gently groom their head and crown and get everything all fluffed up and looking cute. Be careful not to over-groom the head or crown, or you risk it looking flat and plain. For the body, I use a grooming spray called the Formula "S" Grooming Spray which I get from KW cages. Then I just rub a small amount into the coat backwards with my hands. This adds a finishing touch to give the rabbit an edge on the show tables. You can do the same thing with water. Either way, just make sure there is no remaining residue when you put your rabbit on the table. For the judge's sake, I do also make sure the rabbit's underside is completely clean prior to putting them on the show table.
Some rabbits are prone to getting waxy ears, which can get uncomfortable for them if it gets bad. Most rabbits will never have any issues, but I had a few pets in the past that got really waxy ears. Interestingly, it only seems to affect my chocolate/lilac varieties. I was reading an article a while back on chocolate Labradors being more prone to ear issues than the other colors, and since the gene is essentially the same in both species, I do think the chocolate gene is connected to various health related issues, including the waxy ears. For that buck, I use a damp cloth or damp Q-tips. Please be very careful that you don't go in too far into the ear, or you could damage the eardrum. Be very gentle and make sure to not knock any wax into the interior of the ear.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, is nail trimming. I trim my Hollands' nails once per month or as needed. Make sure you keep a small tub of flour on hand for in case the nail bleeds.
Holland Lops usually molt from two to three times a year. Molting refers to the rabbit losing its old fur to make way for new fur. Molting can last up to two months depending on the rabbit in question. 6 weeks is about average. Once the coat starts to loosen up, I just pluck out anything that comes out readily. Since they won't show well in a molt anyway, I just try and get as much out as possible. There are brushes you can use for getting out molty fur, but honestly the rabbits usually prefer gentle plucking to being brushed.
When grooming for shows, I don't usually brush the rabbit a ton, or their coat can get all patchy. Instead, I use a fine comb to groom the sides and any sticky spots, especially on bucks who tend to be less tidy than does. With the Hollands, I also use a fine comb to gently groom their head and crown and get everything all fluffed up and looking cute. Be careful not to over-groom the head or crown, or you risk it looking flat and plain. For the body, I use a grooming spray called the Formula "S" Grooming Spray which I get from KW cages. Then I just rub a small amount into the coat backwards with my hands. This adds a finishing touch to give the rabbit an edge on the show tables. You can do the same thing with water. Either way, just make sure there is no remaining residue when you put your rabbit on the table. For the judge's sake, I do also make sure the rabbit's underside is completely clean prior to putting them on the show table.
Some rabbits are prone to getting waxy ears, which can get uncomfortable for them if it gets bad. Most rabbits will never have any issues, but I had a few pets in the past that got really waxy ears. Interestingly, it only seems to affect my chocolate/lilac varieties. I was reading an article a while back on chocolate Labradors being more prone to ear issues than the other colors, and since the gene is essentially the same in both species, I do think the chocolate gene is connected to various health related issues, including the waxy ears. For that buck, I use a damp cloth or damp Q-tips. Please be very careful that you don't go in too far into the ear, or you could damage the eardrum. Be very gentle and make sure to not knock any wax into the interior of the ear.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, is nail trimming. I trim my Hollands' nails once per month or as needed. Make sure you keep a small tub of flour on hand for in case the nail bleeds.