The Löwchen, also called the Little Lion Dog, is a small companion dog. The breed is known for its long wavy coat presented as a lion cut. The coat is thin and fluffy and fairly straight with waves; it comes in a variety of colors- sable, silver, cream, white, parti, Irish pied, chocolate, and red/gold. Other important features are the head with a wide muzzle, broad skull, lively round eyes, and pendulant ears. The breed is known to be friendly, active, and playful, and they make good house pets.
Löwchens have a withers height between 12”-14” (30-36 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 9-18 lb (4-9 kg). The Löwchen has an overall body length of roughly 18”-21” (46-53 cm), standing height between 17”-19” (43-48 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
The Löwchen, also called the Little Lion Dog, is a small companion dog. The breed is known for its long wavy coat presented as a lion cut. The coat is thin and fluffy and fairly straight with waves; it comes in a variety of colors- sable, silver, cream, white, parti, Irish pied, chocolate, and red/gold. Other important features are the head with a wide muzzle, broad skull, lively round eyes, and pendulant ears. The breed is known to be friendly, active, and playful, and they make good house pets.
Löwchens have a withers height between 12”-14” (30-36 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 9-18 lb (4-9 kg). The Löwchen has an overall body length of roughly 18”-21” (46-53 cm), standing height between 17”-19” (43-48 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
