Group: Non-sporting

Weight: 8-18 lbs

Height: 12-14 inches



History

Lowchens have their origin for the Mediterranean. At a stage they were quite popular with the upper class because of their royal and lion-like appearance if groomed properly. During the 1960s the popularity of this dog declined greatly, and they were one of the rarest breeds in the world. These days however they are enjoying increased popularity.

Characteristics

Lowchens are very live and even balanced dogs. They are very strongly built, and have a very playful attitude. They are very pleasant dogs, and make wonderful companions to their owners. Lowchens have a very upbeat and sociable outlook on life. These dogs have a very noble manner about them.

Temperament

The Lowchen is also known as the “Little Lion Dog”. Their personalities are also very alive and happy. These bouncy dogs make amazing family pets and companions. Lowchens are suited to inexperienced and experienced dog owners. These dogs are very bright, and also fast learners – this helps to make their training very easy. The Lowchen thrives on attention of their families, and they have plenty of love and affection to give to their owners. Although these dogs are very fond of playing, they are also very content to just nestle up with their owners.

Care

Grooming requirements for the Lowchens can be quite high at times. In order to keep their coats in a good condition, they will need to be brushed about three times during the week. In order to achieve a good appearance, these dogs will have to be clipped by a professional. The hair around their bottom should also be kept short in order to promote good hygiene. Their ears should also be kept clean and dry. The Lowchen is a very low shedding dog making them a good match for people suffering from allergies. For more detailed info, take a look at the Lowchen Grooming page.

Training

The fact that the Lowchen are a very clever dog makes them very trainable. They also want to please their owners as much as possible. They do extremely well in obedience training. These dogs should also be socialised with other dogs from a very young age onwards. They will respond positively if training is done in a consistent way that is fun, but also fair. If they are trained properly, they will be disheartened to bark so Proper training will discourage their tendency to bark so much.

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