How to Identify a Löwchen

Löwchen are members of the non-sporting group. Their name means "little lion" in German. [1] While they are relatively unique dogs, they do share some characteristics with other dog breeds. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Löwchen.

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Body Structure

  1. Löwchen are usually anywhere from 11 to 13 inches (28 to 33 cm) tall, and they typically weigh somewhere between 10 to 15 pounds (4.5 to 6.8 kg). [2]
  2. Löwchen should have a broad back skull that, from ear to ear, is fairly flat. You should also notice a muzzle that is filled well and somewhat broad, along with an underjaw depth that is medium, and their muzzle should end up rounded a little. [3]
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  3. Löwchen should have ears that are pendant, of a medium length, and fringed well. The dog's ears should be set a little above eye level. [4]
  4. Löwchen should have large-sized, round-shaped eyes that are well-set in the dog's skull and apart well from each other. Though dogs that are lighter in color may eyes that are lighter brown in color, ideally, the dog should have dark brown-colored eyes. [5]
  5. Löwchen should have a high-set tail that they carry like a cup handle that is arched well. When the dog is in motion, their tail plume should touch their back. [6]
  6. Overall, Löwchen should have a body that is balanced and compact and a gait that is lively and proud. [7]
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Coat

  1. Löwchen can be any color or combination of colors. [8]
  2. Typically, Löwchen have their coat in a lion clip. [9] In this clip, certain areas on the dog are clipped to 1 ⁄ 8 inch (0.32 cm). These areas include: [10]
    • The dog's feet.
    • The dog's tail, beginning at their base and ending around 1/2 way from their tail tip, which creates a plume at their tail's end.
    • The area from the dog's hindquarters to their hock joints.
    • The dog's front legs starting at their elbows and ending at their legs, at an area that is of an equal distance from the ground to the dog's hock joints, creating cuffs on the dog's legs.
    • From the dog's last rib and ending at their hindquarters, though they are also included.
  3. Overall, Löwchen should, in the areas of their coat that aren't clipped, have a coat that is long in length, quite dense, and of a medium softness. You should notice their coat hairs have different diameters, though the dog's hair should be more dense in their wither area and around their neck, and while it shouldn't be parted, you may notice the coat naturally falling to one side. [11]
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Temperament

  1. Löwchen are known to be vocal dogs, meaning they will likely need training to not bark unless they need to. [12]
  2. Löwchen tend to be fearless dogs, who may wind up fighting another dog, even one that is much larger than they are. [13]
  3. Löwchen are known to be energetic, lively dogs, who like having exercise each day and also require a decent amount each day, through things like games of fetch or walks. [14]
  4. Löwchen are loyal dogs, who are devoted to their family and tend to form a close bond with them. [15]
  5. Löwchen are known to be intelligent dogs, and as a result, they are also usually easy to train. [16]
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      • If you want to know what your dog's breed is, consider dog DNA testing. This can help confirm whether or not your dog is a Löwchen.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/lowchen/
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      3. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Lowchen.pdf
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      9. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/lowchen/
      1. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Lowchen.pdf
      2. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Lowchen.pdf
      3. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/lowchen-temperament/
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