Löwchen Breed Information

Löwchen Breed Information

Learn all about Löwchen dogs, read about the Löwchen breed information, find out about the Löwchen Breed Standard, Löwchen behavior and more.

Löwchen Breed Introduction

The Löwchen breed is a friendly, caring non-sporting toy dog breed.

The Löwchen's Behavior

Source: Wikipedia.

Recommended for: pet, working dog

The Löwchen dog breed tends to be a friendly but dignified dog breed. According to the Kennel Club, London, Löwchens are known as not being aggressive.

Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

The Löwchen's Physical Characteristics

Here are some of the characteristics of the Löwchen breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

• Size: 12-14 inches
• Coat: long, dense, soft, slightly wavy
• Color: any
• Eyes: dark and round
• Ears: moderately long with fringe
• Muzzle: broad, rounded
• Nose: black or brown
• Tail: high-set and held up in a "cup-handle" shape over the back while moving

The Löwchen's Origins and History

Source: Wikipedia.

Country/Region of Origin: France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain

Original purpose: pet

Name: also called the Little Lion Dog and Petit Chien Lion.

Historical notes: The origins of the Löwchen breed are uncertain. Löwchens seem to be depicted in 16th-century paintings, but they might simply be similar-dogs. The breed was not really established until the late 19th century. The Löwchen dog breed was once one of the rarest dog breeds along with the Havanese and Portuguese Water Dog. Today, the breed is better established but there are only around a few dozen official breed registrations a year.

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