Lowchen Breed Information & Characteristics

The Lowchen is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Lowchens are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Friendly
Playful
Familiar
Happy

Lowchen will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

The Lowchen dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Maltese, Havanese

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

1500s

Non Sporting (AKC:1996)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Silver
Brindle
Sable
Red

The coat of a Lowchen falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Lowchen can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Lowchens are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Lowchen is a breed of dog that is known to have a higher frequency of health issues compared to other breeds. These issues can range from minor to serious, and regular check-ups with a veterinarian are essential in order to identify and address any potential problems as early as possible.

Patellar Luxation
Diabetes

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Eye
Heart
Hips
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Lowchens may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Lowchen have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Lowchen dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Lowchen breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

The Lowchen is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Lowchen dogs bark and howl frequently, they are not a good fit for quiet homes.

These dogs are known for their strong territorial instinct and protective nature. They will fiercely defend their territory and are highly alert and vigilant against any perceived threat to their home and family.

Walking, Petting, Walk, Play

Lowchens are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lowchen, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lowchens usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Lowchen should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-18 pound (4 - 8 kg) Lowchen feed 1.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Lowchen is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lowchen is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Lowchen have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Lowchens lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

Lowchen dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

Lowchens are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Lowchens are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Lowchens are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Lowchens are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Lowchens are very friendly around strangers.

Lowchens have an average level of playfulness. The Lowchens, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Lowchen dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.