Lowchen Breed Information
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Lowchen Breed Introduction
The Lowchen breed is a friendly, caring non-sporting toy dog breed.
The Lowchen’s Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Lowchen dog breed tends to be a friendly but dignified dog breed. According to the Kennel Club, London, Lowchens 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 Lowchen’s Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Lowchen 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 Lowchen’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 Lowchen breed are uncertain. Lowchens 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 Lowchen 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.