Löwchen

Temperament: Affectionate, Outgoing, Positive

Group: Non-Sporting Group

Height: 27.9–33.0 in

Weight: 4.5–6.8 lb

Life Expectancy: 15.0–15.0 yrs

Energy Level: Regular Exercise

Trainability: Agreeable

Shedding: Infrequent

Grooming Frequency: Occasional Bath/Brush

Small dogs with enormous heart, Löwchen (the same singular or plural) stand a bit over a foot tall at the shoulder. The coat is traditionally kept in a “lion clip,” in which most of the hindquarters and tail are clipped down close to the skin. The overall effect is that of a mini lion, with a full mane and plumed tail. The coat comes in several colors and color combinations. Beneath the coat is a dog that’s strong and sturdy, but elegant and artfully balanced. A companion dog whose name is German for “little lion,” the Löwchen has been a popular pet among Continental Europeans for more than 500 years. The portable, non-shedding Löwchen is said to be affectionate, lively, and brave as a lion.