Small Non-Sporting Group

Löwchen

Also called Little Lion Dog and Petit Chien Lion

Great with kids
Apartment friendly

The Löwchen is a small, active breed with a short, wavy coat. They have a small, wedge-shaped head with large, dark eyes and a lively expression. The Löwchen is a playful, loyal breed that loves to be around its family and is known for its eagerness to please and its lively, friendly nature.

Weight: 11–15 lb (5–7 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 10–13 in (26–33 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Long
Origin: Possibly southern France (Lyon region), France

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Frequent grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Inquisitive Intelligent Lively Outgoing Playful

Coat colours

Black, blue, chocolate, cream, fawn, gold, particolor combinations, red, silver, tan and white

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)