Lowchen
Breed Profile
Group: Toy
Origin: Germany
Colour: any color
Lifespan: 13 to14 years
The Lowchen is an alert, intelligent, and affectionate dog. They have a lively, outgoing, and inquisitive personality.
Owner's Guide
Show owners shave off the coat on the hind legs to make Lowchens resemble small lions. In character, they are wilful and stubborn. They are affectionate but independent with owners, and are only friendly to strangers and other dogs if well socialized when young.
Originally bred: as a companion.
Special characteristics
This playful dog likes company.
Exercise requirements
Low. Enjoys play.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, independent
Children: good
Other pets: good, can be problematic with other dogs in the family
Strangers: friendly if well socialized
Unfamiliar dogs: can be problematic
Perfect owner
Affectionate, confident owner who will enjoy playing with and training this small dog with an independent spirit.
Potential problems
May display status-related problems with gentle owners.
The hair on the top of the head may need to be clipped or tied up so that the dog can see clearly.
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