About the Lowchen

The "Little Lion Dog" is an ancient breed that is cousin to   the Maltese and Bichon Frise, and like them, this lively little dog was revered among the nobility as a pampered "lap dog". The Lowchen has been depicted in paintings by many leading artists, including German painter, Albrecht Dürer, who featured the Lowchen in many of his woodcuts and paintings during the 1500's. The Lowchen trend faded for a time, but was brought back during WWII thanks to the efforts of a Belgian Lowchen fancier who was instrumental in keeping the breed going. The breed has since gained popularity in the UK, the US and Canada as a beloved family pet.

The Lowchen's unique "lion-like" appearance is achieved through grooming - the coat does not grow that way.  The unclipped areas of the coat are left natural and shaggy - like a lion's mane.

The Lowchen measures 10 to 13 inches at the shoulder and weighs from 12 to 15 pounds.

The Lowchen is alert, intelligent, and affectionate - a loving companion dog with a lively, outgoing, and inquisitive personality.