Lowchen Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Lowchen Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Lowchen Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Lowchen.

Lowchen Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of the Lowchen is 10-13 inches / 25-33 cm

Weight: The average weight of the Lowchen is 9-18 pounds / 4-8 kg

Size of Dog: The Lowchen is a small sized dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: The Lowchen belongs to the Non-Sporting Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: Exact European country of origin is unknown, possibly Germany

Exercise Needs: The Lowchen requires minimal daily exercise

Coat Type: The Lowchen has a coat that varies in length across its body like a little lion

Shedding hairs: The Lowchen barely sheds any hair at all

Grooming needs: The Lowchen requires moderate grooming

Training a Lowchen (Trainability): The Lowchen is fairly easy to train

Other Names of Lowchen: The Little Lion Dog, Petit Chien Lion

Lowchen Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 14 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size of the Lowchen is around 3-6 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Fun-Loving, Spirited, Positive, Loving and Pleasant

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Lowchen puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Lowchen dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Lowchen Puppies and Dogs

Lowchen puppies and dogs have lively and bright personalities and temperaments. This dog was bred to be a companion so it has a lovely temperament to fit this requirement. Dogs and puppies from this breed are fun-loving and spirited, as well as naturally curious and inquisitive. This is a friendly breed that shows a lot of love and affection towards its owners. Training this breed is fairly easy as Lowchen puppies are smart and they learn easily. Obedience training should commence from a young age in order to socialize the puppy well and gain the best behavioral results. The name Lowchen means Little Lion in German which is a term that describes this little dog with its short to long length coat well. The coat requires thorough grooming once per week and bathing two to three times per month. This breed's coat should be professionally clipped once every two months.

Choosing Lowchen Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Lowchen puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Lowchen puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This is generally a healthy breed, however, for more information about the Lowchen health, please see the Health Issues link above. The Lowchen is a small breed of puppy and dog that is spirited and active so they still require some exercise on a daily basis. A short walk should form part of their daily routine as this will help to keep them both mentally and physically healthy. This pleasant breed of puppy and dog has a lot to offer their owners and families. They are versatile and adapt well to household life. This is a genuine and courteous breed that has a lovable and sweet personality and temperament.

Lowchen Puppies and Dogs