Little Lion Dog

France

Small

The Lowchen's height range is from 25 - 33cms and weight range is from 3.5 - 8.5kms.

Lowchens are generally healthy, although they are prone to subluxated patellas, eye irritations caused by hair, and can develop skin irritations on the shaved areas.

Intelligent with a mischievous streak. With good handlers they are easy to train but can be a handful if trainers are not firm from a young age.

Medium

Low

$5-$10 p/w

Lowchens love to walk and jog everyday. They only need an average amount of exercise.

Little

Lowchens are generally healthy, although they are prone to subluxated patellas, eye irritations caused by hair, and can develop skin irritations on the shaved areas.

The Little Lion Dog has long been clipped in a "king of beasts" fashion, shaved from the mid torso but with a fluffy tail. Clipping is generally done by a professional or the owner if they wish with an electric shaver to reveal the skin. They will need to be brushed twice weekly and professionally groomed every four to six weeks. Lowchens need to be bathed at least on a fortnightly basis if not more regularly and owners must be wary of the sunburn on the shaved area of the dog. To reduce trimming time Lowchens can be entirely trimmed.

A few times a week

Every four to six weeks

The Lowchen was believed to have originated between Russia and the Mediterranean. The first breeder was Dr. Walthier from Germany in the early 1800s and they soon became popular with the upper classes in France, Spain and Italy. The Little Lion Dog “hairstyle” became popular when the Lowchen was rumoured to have been used as a hot water bottle, allowing the owner to have direct contact with the cosy dog. The Lowchen was recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1996.