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Lowchen Puppies for Sale
Lowchen
(The Little Lion Dog) (Petit
chien lion)
Australian Champion Elguarda China
Doll,
owned by CHINA ROAD
Chinese Crested Dogs & Lowchen
Perth ~ Western Australia
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Description |
The Lowchen, also called the Little Lion, has a
short head with a broad skull, a black nose, and round, dark, intelligent eyes.
It has pendent, feathered ears. Its body is short and well proportioned,
with a medium-length tail. The hair is long and wavy, but not curly. The most
sought-after colors are white, black and lemon, but speckled dogs are also
acceptable. The body of the Lowchen should be clipped in
the hindquarters, the section of the tail closest to the body, and part of the
front legs should be close-clipped to give it the look of a lion. |
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Temperament |
The Lowchen is a cheerful,
lively, affectionate dog. Sociable and intelligent, it is eager to learn.
These dogs are fearless, but gentle and sensitive. Lowchen
usually learn quickly and present little difficulty in their training. Playful,
they are good with children and usually will do okay with other dogs as well as
non-canine pets. Its lion-cut coat makes it look fragile and rather undignified,
although this is definitely not the case. The Lowchen is
a robust, even tough dog which can be strong-willed and arrogant if the owner does not display proper leadership towards the dog. Without this leadership, males, in
particular, are quite willing to challenge other large household dogs for
leadership. A lot of times they will usually be "top
dog" even though they are not the biggest dog in the house. If
necessary it will defend its house with intense barking. They are not
hyperactive, but some may bark or dig a lot. Make sure you are this dogs firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behavior problems. Always remember, dogs are canines, not humans. Be sure to meet their natural instincts as animals. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm.)
Weight: 9-18 pounds (4-8 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
This is a generally healthy breed, although some
lines are prone to patellar luxation. |
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Living Conditions |
The Lowchen are good for
apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
The Lowchen
need a daily walk.
Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get
to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in
yard. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-14 years. |
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Grooming |
To prevent tangles from forming, the coat should
be combed and brushed regularly. The Lowchen is usually
clipped in the hindquarters, the section of the tail closest to the body, and
front leg areas are close-clipped, regardless of whether they are shown or not,
giving them the name "Little Lion Dog," although some owners prefer to
give it a puppy clip. This breed sheds little to no hair. Dead hair should be
brushed out. This breed is good for allergy sufferers. |
| Origin |
French in origin, this spunky breed is a true
European, with progenitors throughout the countries of southern Europe. It was
popular in Italy, Spain, France and Germany as early as the 1500's. Its
popularity continued through the 1800's. Goya is one of many artists to have
featured the Lowchen on canvas. With the coming of the
20th century and the two World Wars, the popularity of the Lowchen
waned. By 1960, they were granted the title "rarest breed" by the
Guinness Book of World records. No longer, however, do they win the dubitable
claim to fame as the "rarest breed." |
| Group |
Gun Dog |
| Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Australian Champion Elguarda China
Doll,
owned by CHINA ROAD
Chinese Crested Dogs & Lowchen
Perth ~ Western Australia
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Lowchin Pictures 1
Small Dogs vs Medium and Large Dogs
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