My kids are wanting a rabbit for inside the house. With 3 dogs and a cat , don't think it would work right now. I used to raise and show French lops when I was younger, talk about some BIG rabbits. They went 12-15lbs easy. My dad had to carry them for me cause the were so big. They were always kept outside in pens. I may eventually may get the kids a mini some day, I really like the satins and rex's. My fav's are the Flemish giants, they can get up to 20lbs. My nephews still show alot in 4H and looks like this will be there last year.