Lowchen
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Lowchen (or ‘Little Lion Dog’) is a long-haired small dog that can weigh up to 6kg. Lowchens have been bred for generations as family companions that love to entertain and please their packs. They hold their heads up high and their chests out forward. This, paired with their small legs, can make them look like they are storming the front when they walk!
Lowchens are friendly and always in a good mood. They enjoy child and adult company alike. They are quite robust little dogs that can adapt easily and be raised either in the city or the country.
Judging by their looks, they may seem to be adventurous and fearless. But they are more a relaxed and easygoing type of dog than showmen. They are happy to have fun and rumble around with their family, and adjust well to whatever their family has planned for the day with or without them.
They have a special fluffy coat, which is often groomed in a lion cut. Their coats tend to collect sticks and leaves on every walk, and daily brushing and removal of the remains of their walks is a must to avoid them bringing the garden into your house.
Lowchens make greats dog for first time dog owners, and don’t need a lot of training. This breed’s history is old, but they are not very common in some parts of the world and finding a good breeder might prove to be difficult.
| Weight: | 4.5-8.2 kg |
| Health risk: | Low |
| Life expectancy: | 10-12 years |
| Coat: | Long |
| Grooming intensity: | Medium |
| Monthly cost (food): | very low |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Lowchen from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Lowchen to adopt:
To help your rescued Lowchen to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Lowchen from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
