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268 GUIDE T O BREED S

LÖWCHEN

AFFECTIONATE, LIVELY, AND OUTGOING, THIS FAMILY-LOVING COMPANION HAS A STYLISH MANE AKC

Height range The Löwchen, with origins in France and Germany, has existed as a
10–13 in (25–33 cm) companion dog for at least 400 years. The name Löwchen is German
Weight range for little lion—hence its other name, the Little Lion Dog. It is a compact
9–18 lb (4–8 kg)
little dog with a bright expression and a reputation for agility and
Life span 12–14 years quickness. The Löwchen’s Tail carried
Origin France/Germany intelligent, outgoing attitude high over back
makes it a pleasure to live with.
It is highly recommended as
a family pet, and its size and
Other colors nonshedding coat make it
an ideal family dog.

Coat often
Any color clipped at back
and long in front
Long, wavy,
Pendant ears black coat with
Brown coat with long silver brindling
with lighter fringes
underparts
and head
Small, round
feet covered
in hair

BOLOGNESE

THIS HIGHLY INTELLIGENT, LOW-ENERGY DOG ENJOYS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GAMES KC

Height range Slightly more reserved and shy than its relative the Bichon High-set,
10–12 in (26–31 cm) Frise (see p.267), the Bolognese loves people and will form a drop ears
Weight range close relationship with its owner. Like the Bichon Frise, it has
7–9 lb (3–4 kg)
a nonshedding coat. The breed originates from northern Italy.
Life span Over 12 years Similar dogs were known as far back Body length same
Origin Italy as Roman times and are represented as height to withers
in many 16th-century Italian paintings.

Round,
black-rimmed
eyes

Distinctive,
nonshedding,
flocked, white coat

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