Habitat & Garden·5 min read
Rabbit, dog and hens: a gentle, harmonious coexistence
Smitten by our videos of friendship between our little Dwarf Lop, our Golden Retriever and our hens? Here are all the essential precautions behind the scenes.
Updated on 12 November 2026
The essentials
- Every interaction between a rabbit and a dog takes place exclusively under active, direct human supervision.
- The rabbit must always have refuge areas that the other animals cannot reach.
- Never share the hens' grain feeders with your rabbits!
1. The real story behind a peaceful meeting
On Cute Bunny Club, the peaceful meeting between our young Dwarf Lop, our calm Golden Retriever and our hens is the result of very gradual habits and animals chosen for their gentle temperament.
Before any direct contact, get the animals used to each other's scent and sight through a perfectly secure fence, systematically rewarding the dog for staying calm.
2. Rabbit & dog: supervision 100% of the time
Even the most affectionate dog is far bigger than a dwarf rabbit: a single playful paw can injure it. Never leave a dog and a rabbit alone unsupervised, even for two minutes, and make sure the rabbit can get back to its enclosed area instantly.
3. Rabbit & hens in the garden: mistakes to avoid
While they can share a daytime wander in a large orchard under your watch, rabbits and hens should not sleep in the same night shelter or share their food.
The cereal and corn mix meant for laying hens is harmful to a rabbit's digestive system, and a curious hen can peck around a food bowl: always keep feeding spots and sleeping quarters separate!