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The Lowchen 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.
Appearance: The Löwchen is, depending who you ask, a
terrier or bichon type dog, with a long, slightly harsh coat
that should be presented in a lion cut. This means that the
haunches, back legs, front legs (except bracelets around the
ankles), and the entire tail but the tip are shaved, and the
rest of the coat is either left natural or is slightly trimmed
to give the appearance of a lion-like form. A small dog, they
are considered by some registries as toys, 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 bichon nor
harsh like many terriers. They can come in all colours that
allow for dark eyes and nose, except, in the case of FCI,
brown.
History: Although the Löwchen 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 french
and german enthusiasts in the late 19th century.
Temperament: The Lowchen is a friendly, happy dog.
Dogs of this breed are both active and playful, and very
intelligent. The Löwchen makes an ideal pet for families with
children and an excellent house pet.
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