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Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)
General Appearance
Coat clipped in traditional lion clip, tail also clipped, topped with plume, giving appearance of a little lion. Strongly built, active, well balanced and alert.
| Below | Average | Above | Key | |
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| Good with children | ||||
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Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Gay, happy, lively little dog.
Temperament
Intelligent, affectionate showing no sign of aggression
Head and Skull
Short, fairly broad. Skull flat between the ears, head carried proud and high. Well defined stop; short, strong muzzle.
Eyes
Round, dark, large and intelligent. Unbroken pigmentation of eye rims, pigment to be in accordance with coat colour.
Ears
Ears pendant, of moderate length with long fringing.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Good length, proudly arched.
Forequarters
Forequarters Shoulders well laid. Forelegs straight with round bone, not too fine.
Body
Short, strong and well proportioned. Level topline. Ribs well sprung. Strong loin with moderate tuck-up.
Hindquarters
Hindlegs well muscled. Good turn of stifle without exaggeration; straight when viewed from the rear.
Feet
Small, round
Tail
Medium length, clipped with tuft of hair to resemble a plume. Carried gaily on move.
Gait
Free, parallel movement fore and aft, no hackneyed action.
Coat
Fairly long, wavy, never curly. Single coat of silky texture.
Colour
Any colour or combination of colours permissible.
Size
Height at withers 25-33 cms (10-13 ins).
Excercise Requirements
Light
Grooming Needs
Considerable
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
