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Lowchen
(The Little Lion Dog) (Petit
chien lion)
Australian Champion Elguarda China
Doll, Owned by CHINA ROAD. Chinese Crested Dogs & Lowchen. Perth ~ Western Australia.
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Description |
The Lowchen, also called the Little Lion is a small dog who's coat is often cut to resemble the look of a lion. The head is short with a broad skull. The muzzle is the same length or slightly shorter than the backskull and is relatively broad. The nose is dark, usually black. The eyes are round, dark and set well into the skull. The ears are pendant in shape and moderate in length with feathering. The short body is well proportioned. The tail is set high and of medium length. The coat is long and wavy, but not curly. The most popular colors are white, black and lemon but also come in a speckeled coloring. When clipped to look like a lion the hindquarters, the section of the tail closest to the body, and part of the
front legs are closely clipped. When the coat is not clipped it is long, rather dense and moderately soft in texture. |
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Temperament |
The Lowchen is a cheerful,
lively, affectionate dog. Sociable and intelligent, it is eager to learn.
These dogs are fearless, but gentle and sensitive. Lowchen
usually learn quickly and present little difficulty in their training. Playful,
they are good with children and usually will do okay with other dogs as well as
non-canine pets. Its lion-cut coat makes it look fragile and rather undignified,
although this is definitely not the case. The Lowchen is
a robust, even tough dog which can be strong-willed and arrogant if the owner does not display proper leadership towards the dog. Without this leadership, males, in
particular, are quite willing to challenge other large household dogs for
leadership. A lot of times they will usually be "top
dog" even though they are not the biggest dog in the house. If
necessary it will defend its house with intense barking. They are not
hyperactive, but some may bark or dig a lot. Make sure you are this dogs firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behavior problems. Always remember, dogs are canines, not humans. Be sure to meet their natural instincts as animals. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm.)
Weight: 9-18 pounds (4-8 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
This is a generally healthy breed, although some
lines are prone to patellar luxation. |
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Living Conditions |
The Lowchen are good for
apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
The Lowchen
need a daily walk.
Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get
to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in
yard. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-14 years. |
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Grooming |
To prevent tangles from forming, the coat should
be combed and brushed regularly. The Lowchen is usually
clipped in the hindquarters, the section of the tail closest to the body, and
front leg areas are close-clipped, regardless of whether they are shown or not,
giving them the name "Little Lion Dog," although some owners prefer to
give it a puppy clip. This breed sheds little to no hair. Dead hair should be
brushed out. This breed is good for allergy sufferers. |
| Origin |
The Lowchen originated in Europe around 400 years ago. Most likely in Germany as the name Lowchen means, "Little Lion" in German. It was groomed to look like a little lion and their exposed skin was often used as a foot warmer for the ladies. The breed was popular in Germany, Spain, France, and Italy in the 1500's and continued throughout the 1800's. Like a lot of breeds, the numbers dwindled after the two world wars. It was named the "rarest breed" in the Guinness Book of World records in the early 1960's. Numbers have risen enough to take that title away from them, however they are still considered rare. The Lowchen was recognized by the AKC in 1996. |
| Group |
Gun Dog |
| Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR, DRA, NAPR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc. |
Australian Champion Elguarda China
Doll, Owned by CHINA ROAD. Chinese Crested Dogs & Lowchen. Perth ~ Western Australia.
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Small Dogs vs. Medium and Large Dogs
Understanding Dog Behavior
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