Wide Band - Rabbits of this coloration have the same color on their bodies, heads, ears, tails and feet. This breed originates from France and was created during the middle of the nineteenth century. Lop-eared Breeds: English Lop, French Lop, Mini Lop, Holland Lop, and American Fuzzy Lop Their eye circles, the underside of their tails, their jaws and bellies have a lighter coloration. It was introduced into the UK primarily as a meat rabbit but in 1965, the French Lop was exhibited for the first time to this day, they remain a very popular exhibition and pet rabbit. Early French Lops were smaller than those of today and had the natural colouring of wild rabbits, but further crossing with spotted rabbits produced a wider variety of colours and markings. The French Lop originated in France in the middle of the nineteenth century and was created by crossing the English Lop with wild rabbits and with a type similar to the Flemish Giant. Breeds Grouped By Distinctive Feature.