Active
Friendly
Playful
Familiar
Happy

Active
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Trainable
Companionable
Spirited
Faithful
Instinctual

Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Maltese, Havanese

Australian Terrier, Poodle

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1500s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Silver
Brindle
Sable
Red

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White

Straight

Curly

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.

A Terri-Poo can have a litter of 3-6 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 susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Terri-Poos typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Diabetes

Diabetes
Mitral Valve Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Skin Diseases and Disorders
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

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

Eye Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

Lowchens have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Terri-Poos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Terri-Poo, it's at least 7 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.

In general most Terri-Poos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Lowchens have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Terri-Poos require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Ideally, Terri-Poo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
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.

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Terri-Poo feed 1 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 cost of a Terri-Poo is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 average per month expenses of a Terri-Poo is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

Lowchens make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Terri-Poo is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Lowchens are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Terri-Poos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Lowchens are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Terri-Poos are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Lowchens are highly friendly around strangers.

Terri-Poos are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Lowchens have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Terri-Poos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.