In our following breed portrait is it wild and dangerous! No, hoax – just because our star Lowchen is called, Of course there is no cat of prey waiting here to you of you.
Rather a small dog from Francethat one Petit Chien Lion is called.
What about the furry nose? it’s all aboutyou will now find out in detail in the following lines.
Lowchen profile
Size Male: 30 to 36 cm, female: 26 to 32 cmWeightMale: 5 to 8 kg, female: 4 to 6 kgColorsBlack, Black/Brown, Black/Grey, Blue, Cream, ChocolateLife expectancy12 to 14 yearsOriginFrancecharacter/temperamentplayful, cheerful, friendly, happy, intelligent, affectionateFCI groupGroup 9: Companion and Companion Dogs, Section 1.3: Bichons and related breeds
Look
The Petit Chien Lion is a small dog with a elegant and graceful body. He is carried by slim and short legs.
The Head is small and round and is from medium-sized floppy ears framed. The rod of the lion is medium length and equipped with a lot of fur.
Height Weight
That the lion anything but a big cat of prey is, becomes obvious at the latest with height and weight.
Every lion would have one Shoulder height from 30 to 36 centimeters/males respectively 26 to 32 centimeters/bitches probably just a tired smile.
And also 5 to 8 kg/male respectively 4 to 6 kg/female wouldn’t lure the big cat out from behind the stove.
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The lion’s fur is dense, long and very voluminous. One undercoat has the dog not.
The breed name has by the way with the fur to do – more precisely, with the shearing. After this is the back free of fur.
The Tufts on tail and paws as well as the lush growth of fur on the face then carry to lion optics at.
Both colors of the fur are these colors allowed: Black, Black/Brown, Black/Grey, Blue, Cream and Chocolate.
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The Petit Chien de Lion has big button eyes, with which he can wrap his people up in no time. They are mostly from dark brown color.
History & origin of the lion
The French Petit Chien de Lion is one of them oldest dog breeds in the country. First pictures showing his ancestors come from the Middle Ages.
Here he was one popular noble lap dog. Also in the 17th and 18th centuries was the role as a fashion dog prevailing.
Still, that couldn’t prevent the Lowchen nearly died out in the 20th century.
The FCI recognized the Petit Chien Lion in 1961 as a race.
Nature & character of the lion
Like the Bichon Frisé, to which the Löwchen is related, the Petit Chien Lion is a extremely jolly little fellow.
Always cheerful and happyhe brings with his friendly and cheerful nature and temperament lots of sunshine in your life.
Yet he loves playful little brat nothing quite like being with your people.
But it’s even better if he only one person aroundto which he one close emotional relationship can build up – he is a affectionate little dog.
The intelligent fur nose therefore does not appreciate being alone – and needs your support here, namely already at puppy ageso that leaving alone also works.
Meet the lion strangersit has itself first with the lively and open nature.
this one he meets it with distrust and distance – but will never aggressive or loud.
Good to know
The lion may look cute and always be happy – but behind the facade hides a brave little lionheartwhich you should not underestimate.
attitude & upbringing
Of course, you now want to know to what extent the nature and the temperament affect the attitude and upbringing of the little rascal. Now find out.
Upbringing
With the the necessary consistency and adherence to clear messages forms the education of the lion as very easy.
It is important that you never get wrapped up in the little dog’s charm leaves – because he knows perfectly well how to use it to his advantage can.
Has the intelligent brat learned all the important basic commands and you as the new alpha animal accepted? Then he will for the next few years your faithful companion be.
attitude
It is almost logical that the Löwchen about the place here suitable for housing is.
Of course, he doesn’t mind if he’s in a House with a large garden may live. Because despite its small size, the Petit Chien Lion a high degree of movement.
Daily walks and daily play are just as important to him as sufficient mental exercise for his little gray cells.
Health & Care
In order for your Löwchen to reach its life expectancy, it should of course have a robust one Health have.
Also the right one Care can help ensure that he is always alert. Let’s take a look at how it looks like with diseases and what care he needs.
Life expectancy
The Life expectancy of the cute Petit Chien Lion lies at 12 to 14 years.
Health
The Lowchen is one of the robust dog breeds. Breed-typical diseases are not present.
Only the eyes and fur can cause problems. Here it can Irritation and inflammation of the eye come.
Also cold is something that can cause problems for the Löwchen – because it has no undercoat.
Even if your little lion happily jumping aroundyou should always keep these things in mind:
- Annual check-ups at vet
- parasite prophylaxis against fleas, worms & Co.
- booster vaccinations all important basic vaccinations
General Grooming & Grooming
It’s also important for Löwchen that you watch it regularly Ears, eyes, teeth and paws free of inflammation are.
Should the claws too long be, we recommend that you combine them with a to cut special claw scissors.
Of course the little lion wants to also recognized as a mini lion become. And that has to do with grooming.
Not only should you comb and brush regularly. Do you want the lion optics to be there, that is too Visit to the dog groomer hip, trendy, popular.
At least, unless you grab the scissors yourself and want to do the lion clipping.
Does the lion suit me?
You have decided that a lion should move in with you? Then use the following statements to answer this question: «Does the lion suit me?»
- you are looking for one happy, lively and lively dog.
- you are looking for one friendly family dogwho likes children.
- you are looking for one faithful companionwho always makes you laugh.
- You are looking for a dog that will always physically and mentally on the go holds.
By the way, the lion is suitable almost everyone of all agesas long as they have enough time for the little rascal.
Fun facts about the Löwchen
Last but not least there is as always some interesting fun facts to race – this time, of course to the lion.
Lowchen puppies cost from reputable breeding between €2,700 and €3,500.
To the first illustrations of a dog resembling the Lowchen Stone carvings on the French Cathedral in Amiens.
The Petit Chien Lion was in the 15. century the fashion dog noble ladies from France, Belgium, Germany and Spain.
We have them to thank for the fact that Löwchen still exist today Breeding efforts by Belgian Madame Bennert. Still, the race still very rare.
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