Height: 12 to 14 inches at shoulder
Weight: 9 to 18 pounds
Coat: soft and long
Life span: 13 to 15 years
Breed Group: Companion Dogs

The Lowchen is a toy breed that was developed as a companion dog and still finds itself in this role today. Active and smart, they do very well in dog competitions such as obedience and agility, and surpass the expectations that many have for a family companion.