How tall is a Lowchen?

An adult Lowchen stands about 13 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Lowchen considered a small dog?

Yes — at 13" / 15 lb, the Lowchen falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #187 tallest.

How does a Lowchen compare to a person?

At 13" tall, a Lowchen stands about 20% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Lowchen Size Compared to a Person

A Lowchen stands 13″ at the shoulder and weighs about 15 lb — that puts it at 20% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #187 by shoulder height and falls into the small-breed size class (Small breeds, 11–15").

Lowchen next to a person at scale — 13-inch shoulder height, 15 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Lowchen at 13″ / 15 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Lowchen compares

	Lowchen	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	13″	64″	-51″
Weight	15 lb	135 lb	-120 lb

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About the Lowchen

The Lowchen, whose name translates to Little Lion Dog in German, is a charming and rare toy breed with a history stretching back over 500 years in European aristocratic circles. Often depicted in Renaissance paintings alongside nobility, the Lowchen has been a cherished companion of the European upper class for centuries. Their most distinctive feature is the traditional lion clip, where the hindquarters are shaved while the front remains full, giving them a miniature lion-like appearance.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Small size class with shoulder height closest to the Lowchen.

Basset Hound — 13″ / 53 lb (same height)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — 13″ / 16 lb (same height)
Cavapoo — 13″ / 18 lb (same height)
Eskapoo — 13″ / 18 lb (same height)
Foxton — 13″ / 14 lb (same height)
Frengle — 13″ / 22 lb (same height)
Glen of Imaal Terrier — 13″ / 36 lb (same height)
Miniature Poodle — 13″ / 13 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Lowchen?: An adult Lowchen stands about 13 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Lowchen considered a small dog?: Yes — at 13" / 15 lb, the Lowchen falls into the small-breed size class (shoulder height 11–15"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #187 tallest.
How does a Lowchen compare to a person?: At 13" tall, a Lowchen stands about 20% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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