- Name: Simeon
- Owner: Heidi Kohonen
- Breed: Lowchen
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- Spay/Neutured: No
- Age: 5 Years 5 Months
- Description:
Lowchen
Next Breed: Magyar Agar
Previous Breed: Longhaired Whippet
The Löwchen (German: "little lion") is breed of dog that once had the dubious distinction, like the Portuguese Water Dog and the Havanese, of being the rarest dog in the world. Even today, the breed generally has fewer than a few hundred new registrations each year worldwide.
History
Although this dog may be related to the Bichon Frise, the Löwchen's history remains obscure. The little 'lion dog' is seen in many art pieces featuring dogs as far back as the 1500s, but it is unclear whether these were all dogs like the Löwchen, or simply small dogs of the Bichon type that were trimmed in a lion cut. It is an old breed type, found in many countries as far back as the 1500s. The modern sources of the breed were from Belgium, France and Germany enthusiasts in the late 19th century.
Appearance and Size
The Löwchen is, depending on the source, bichon type dog, with a long, silky coat that is presented in a lion cut for conformation show purposes. This means that the haunches, back legs, front legs (except bracelets around the ankles), and the 1/3 of the tail closest to the body are shaved, and the rest of the coat is left natural to give the appearance of a lion-like form. A small dog, they are considered by some registries as toy dog, and have been long-time companions of royal courts. The head of the Löwchen is one of the most important features, with its short, wide muzzle, broad skull, lively round eyes, and pendulant ears. The head, when in proportion to the body, is neither too big nor too small, but helps to emphasize the friendly, regal, and leonine personality of the Löwchen. The coat should not be thin and fluffy like a Bichon Frise, but wavy with a mix of thicker hairs amongst the fine ones. This allows for a flowing coat that is not frizzy or fly-away, and a Löwchen coat should neither be soft like a nor harsh like many terriers. They can come in all colours, including brown, that allow for dark eyes and nose.
Personality
The Löwchen is a friendly, happy dog. Dogs of this breed are both active and playful, and very intelligent. The Löwchen makes a good pet for families with children and an excellent house pet.
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Videos of Lowchens
LOWCHEN STOLEN please help bring our dog home thanks :(
If you live in New Zealand can you please help!? Our dog was soooo wrongfully stolen this year and we are desperately trying to find him and bring him home back to his Mummy and brothers Jarod and Jacob (as shown in pictures). We all miss him so much it has devastated our family. Please if you have seen our dog can you please give us an anonymous tip off so we can go and retrieve him. The evil nasty people that did this need to be locked up and put away for life, just throw away the key. He is a male dog, 4
Louis the Löwchen is The Devil in Disguise!
Lou, my 13 week old Löwchen, loves cuddling and being so sweet until he feels like playing like a ruff & tuff little man with his cousin Ri & Aunt Joli!!! This movie stars Louis the Löwchen, Riley the Wheaten, & Joli the Bichon
Lowchen playing 2011.mpg
Pups playing each other, mother Chamook and aunty Pepper. Puppy with white paws is Jade, other pup is her brother Bijoux.
Löwchen vs Tibetan terrier
Löwchen puppy 4 months and Tibetan terrier. No animals were harmed or maltreated in the making of this video.
Ninja just released
Ninja, a Yorkie/Lowchen mix, gets released from his cage and is greeted by his sister Batman, a Coton De Tulear.
Olive the Lowchen Attends Physical Therapy
Olive the Lowchen had surgery on her front right leg. She is recovering nicely thanks to physical therapy at TheraVet Acres in Rochester, NY. Here you can see her on the underwater treadmill and getting laser therapy and plenty of TLC from Liz and Carey. Olive is a very good sport with a most expressive face!
Löwchen vs Airdale terrier
Löwchen puppy 4 months and Airedale puppy 12 months. No animals were harmed or maltreated in the making of this video.
Ashleigh learning how not to pat Simba the lowchen
The slaps sound way worse on camera than they actually were! Dont call the RSPCA!
Batman meets Ninja
Batman, a female Coton De Tulear, greets her new friend Ninja, a Yorkie/Lowchen mix, at home for the first time.
Ashleigh singing and drinking with the dogs
Asheigh at 1 year old, singing and drinking from her sippy cup and generously sharing it with the dogs! She almost sounds drunk...!
Löwchen vs Shar Pei
Löwchen (9 months) vs Shar Pei (2years). two of the rarest breeds of dogs playing happily. No animals were harmed or maltreated in the making of this video
