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The Löwchen (spelled Lowchen in English, pronounced roughly "LERV-khen") is a toy-sized companion breed whose name is German for "little lion." It belongs to the Bichon family of small, fluffy European companion dogs. Its exact homeland is debated, with Germany, France, Italy and the wider Mediterranean all put forward. What is clear is that it has been a favorite pet of Continental Europeans for more than 500 years, and small dogs with lion-clipped coats appear in European art from the Renaissance onward. Their job was to be a loyal, lively companion for noble and wealthy families. In the 20th century the breed fell so low in numbers that it nearly disappeared. Belgian breeder Madame Bennert is commonly credited with leading its revival, and in 1973 the Guinness Book of Records listed it as one of the rarest dog breeds in the world. The AKC recognized the breed in 1999 in the Non-Sporting Group. Source: AKC Löwchen breed page.

About 10–13 inches tall and roughly 9–18 lbs, with a sturdy, compact, well-balanced body. The long, soft, wavy, silky coat comes in any color or combination, including white, black, cream, gold, gray, chocolate and parti-colors. The signature look is the traditional lion clip: the hindquarters, hind legs and most of the tail are clipped short, leaving a full mane, feathered front legs and a plume at the tip of the tail. Dark, round eyes and drop ears give a bright, alert face. The breed sheds very little but needs regular brushing and grooming, with or without the lion clip.

Affectionate, lively, intelligent and brave, a small dog with a big, confident personality. Lowchens are people-focused, playful and good with children and other pets when well socialized. They are alert and will bark to announce visitors, adapt well to apartments and need only moderate exercise, but they do not like being left alone for long. They can be stubborn at times, so they do best with early socialization and consistent, positive training.