How long does a Löwchen live?

The listed lifespan for a Löwchen is 13–15 years.

How tall is a Löwchen?

The listed height for a Löwchen is 12–14 in.

Is a Löwchen good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Löwchen is 5 out of 5.

When is a Löwchen full grown?

The growth size band for a Löwchen is 8–12 months.

Non-Sporting Group

Löwchen

Löwchen is a small dog in the Non-Sporting Group. Adult weight is 15 lb, height is 12–14 in, and the listed lifespan is 13–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Affectionate, Outgoing, Positive.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Löwchen dog — Photo: John M. P. Knox from Austin, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan13–15 years

Weight15 lb

SizeSmall GroupNon-Sporting Group

Height

12–14 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 45 single-size small breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about 0.4 years longer than the 13.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 15 lb is about the same as the 16 lb average for those small breeds.

The listed origin is Unknown. The coat is described as wavy, long. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.5 points below the group average of 3.5 for the Non-Sporting Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 159 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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