Lowchen

Lowchens are famously called the little lion dog! Like a lion, it has a cheerful, lively character. It has plenty of agile spirit. Most families love to own a Lowchen because this dog can get along well with any type of owners whether experienced or inexperienced dog owners. This breed has a strong sharp sentient intelligence, and can learn really fast. It likes to please its owner family and loves to be trained, making it easy for dog trainers. Lowchens are great dogs to be with and its’ wonderful to have one, as generally these dogs are peaceful, sensible and dignified. It likes to be the center of attention of the family it belongs to, and returns affection and love to its owners. Lowchens despite being a fun loving dog is also a great companion during peaceful time, when you would like to just sit down, read and enjoys listening to music.

These dogs can be timid at times, so it is good to train it when it’s young about socializing with other dogs. It is important to train it, to be able to improve social skills and build confidence. Lowchens are generally considerate and gentle with older children, and can get along well with them especially when they are trained with socializing skills. It also likes to be with other pets and loved by them too. This dog is generally polite and friendly and can be shy or timid with strangers, but it has a welcoming bark which can be construed as a warning signal to possible robbers, and thus can be an effective watch dog.

This dog loves to seek attention, and is not for dog owners who have little time to take care of their dogs, otherwise it can be very annoying. It needs stimulation and manageable exercise. It needs a secure and safe place to play and it needs a scheduled walk to keep its stamina strong.

This dog earned its name as “Little Lion Dog” because of its appearance of being small, sturdy, and compact. These dogs when joining shows have its forelegs and hindquarters shaved! Usually, dog owners leave its unique main surrounding the neck, the hair on its bottom and tail is plumed . This dog looks really like a small lion. It wears its coat fine and silky. The coat of Lowchen has several colors; it can be black, white, gold, cream, tan, chocolate, chocolate and tan, or tan and black. It wears its coat in color combinations. The weight of Lowchen can go as heavy as 12 to 18 pounds and can grow as much as 12 to 14 inches.

Sprucing Up A Lowchen

Lowchens grooming needs is plenty to make its coat neat and attractive. It needs 3 -4 times brushing weekly. To make it really look dignified rather than a pauper, the lion appearance needs clipping professionally, and it has to be scheduled regularly. Lowchens as pets usually has its mane clip every six weeks or so, quite different from those Lowchens who join regularly dog shows. The hair at the bottom is clipped and trimmed to keep infectious diseases at bay. Ears of this breed have to be cleaned regularly for hygiene purposes. It sheds low and sheds inside the coat, so this dog is great for those who suffer allergies.

Health, Lifespan And Lineage

Generally, Lowchens contract serious diseases at the onset of old age. Its common issues on health are luxating patella, cataract, and PRA. Normally however, this breed is healthy and hardy and sturdy. Its lifespan is from thirteen to sixteen years at the maximum. Lowchens pups have it parents carrying a CERF and OFA certificates for authentication.

The ancestry of a Lowchens originates form the land of the Mediterranean. It has a lineage of nobility because of its lion and regal demeanor, especially when it’s maintained and groomed. This is considered as a rare dog until the 1960’s when its fame starts declining. However, by the year 1990’s its popularity starting going up until 1995, when it was registered with AKC.

Quick Facts

Alias:	Little Lion Dog	Size:	Small
Training:	Medium/High	Grooming:	Medium/High
Shedding:	Low	Exercise:	Occasional walks
Energy:	Medium/High	Protection:	Makes an effective watchdog