Little Lion Dog

Other name: Lowchen

Photo: adult dog of Little Lion Dog breed
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Photo: adult dog of Little Lion Dog breed
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The Little Lion Dog, commonly known as the Lowchen, is a bubbly, loving, smart, alert and intelligent small dog breed. This breed is a fantastic companion pet who thrives on human company and is extremely protective of its family (perhaps a little too much sometimes!). 

While the Little Lion Dog may look small, it’s actually a tough, resilient and adaptable dog who’ll be just as happy accompanying you on a walk as curling up in your lap for a cuddle. Getting along well with children and other pets, they make a perfect family dog or companion.

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Life expectancy

The Little Lion Dog has a life expectancy of between 12 and 14 years

Temperament

Size

Small

Adult size

Female Between 10 and 13 in
Male Between 10 and 13 in

Adult weight

Female Between 11 and 15 lb
Male Between 11 and 15 lb
Coat colour
Black White Brown Blue Red Sand
Type of coat
Long Wavy
Eye colour
Brown

Purchase price

The Little Lion Dog costs approximately 750£

Good to know

The Little Lion Dog is relatively uncommon, to the point that in 1960, the race was defined as "the rarest dog in the world". Since then, its popularity has increased slightly, but it still deserves a wider distribution.

More details about the Little Lion Dog

Little Lion Dog: Origins and history

The Lowchen is believed to have originated around 400 years ago in France, Germany or Spain - truthfully, no one knows for sure! Due to their similar looks, many believe the Little Lion Dog is closely related to the Bichon breed. For a long time, it was popular with wealthy people across Europes, often used as a foot warmer for ladies (yes, really!). However, their popularity quickly decreased after WWII - now, the Lowchen is a fairly rare breed.

FCI classification of the Little Lion Dog

  • Group 9 - Companion and Toy Dogs

  • Section 1 : Bichons and related breeds

Training a Little Lion Dog

This smart breed is able to pick up training with ease - you should have no problems whatsoever! As previously mentioned, early socialization is particularly important for the Lowchen, as they tend to be rather timid around new people.

Little Lion Dog: Purchase price

This breed isn’t widely available in the UK, but you can expect to pay around £750 for KC Registered dogs.

Looking after a dog of this size typically costs between £50 to £90 a month, including food, medical/insurance, and incidental expenses.

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    The sighn in too was correct
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