Löwchen
Non-Sporting Group
Low-sheddingAKC RecognizedFamily-friendlyCan suit apartment life
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
4 - 8 kg
🌍 Origin
France
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- "Little lion": the name means little lion in German, from the traditional trim with a full mane and clipped hindquarters.
- Low-shedding coat: the coat sheds little but needs regular brushing to prevent mats, and the lion trim needs professional upkeep.
- Companion for centuries: kept as a lap and companion dog in Europe for hundreds of years, they love being with people.
- Alert barkers: they tend to bark to announce anything new, so early training helps keep it in check.
- A low-shedding coat. Some people with allergies find that easier to live with, but no breed is allergen-free.
Getting out with a Löwchen
Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.
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