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.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 5–7 kg · Female 5–7 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 26–33 cm · Female 26–33 cm
- Origin
- France
- Coat
- long, long
- Colors
- black, white, silver, blue, cream, fawn, gold, chocolate, red, tan, particolor combinations
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Petit Chien Lion, Little Lion Dog
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise30 min per day