Interesting facts about the Lowchen breed

The Löwchen has existed for at least 400 years, originating as a companion breed in Pre-Renaissance Europe ( Germany ) where ladies of the court groomed it in the likeness of a little lion.This adorable puppy is a 3-week-old petite chien lion, or Lowchen. Lowchen means "little lion" in German. Fully grown Lowchen have long hair draped around their faces, like the mane on a lion. They are agile and quick and about 12 to 14 inches fully grown