Information on Lowchen Dogs, Puppies and Breeders
The lowchen dog, also at times referred to, as the Little Lion is a small sized dog, whose coat is usually cut in a certain way, so that it resembles a lion. The lowchen dogs originated around 400 years ago, in Europe. It is believed that these dogs are originally from Germany, since the word Lowchen stands for Little Lion in German language. These dogs have always been groomed to resemble lions, and the exposed part of their skin was used by ladies, as a foot warmer. Due to several factors, in the 1960s this breed became almost extinct and was in fact also given the moniker of being the “rarest breed”, by the Guinness Book of world records. These dogs have a life expectancy of around 12 to 14 years and are quite popular as pets nowadays.
The average height of a full grown Lowchen is between 10 and 13 inches, which is around 25 and 33 cm. Their approximate weight could be approximately 9 to 18 pounds, i.e., around 4 to 8 kilos. They have a short head, broad skull and its muzzle is fairly broad. Although their coat is long and wavy, it is not curly. The coat of the Lowchen should be brushed at least once in a day, or else tangles can get formed in it. Fortunately, this breed does not shed a lot, which is why this is a good pet for people who suffer from allergies.
Lowchen dog breed is also ideal for those who live in apartments, even though they are quite active. This is why they need to be taken for a walk each day. Alternately, if they are allowed to play a lot, they can do without their walk. Unfortunately, they can suffer from human induced behavior problem, which is why it is the duty of every responsible pet owner to ensure that lowchen puppies receive the appropriate dog training, right from a young age.
The cost of this dog depends on several factors, such as its age, overall health and the lowchen breeders. There is a lot of information that is easily available on lowchen dogs and puppies through various resources, which could include websites, books, TV shows and articles on pet care. However, all potential pet owners are strongly advised to set up an appointment with a vet, so that they can get as much information as possible, on the health problems that dogs of these breed are prone to. In addition to that pet owners could also consult a professional lowchen breeder, for accurate information on taking care of and training lowchen puppies and dogs.