All Dog Breeds >>History of Lowchen
Although this dog may be related to the Bichon Frise, the Löwchen's history remains obscure. The little 'lion dog' is seen in many art pieces featuring dogs as far back as the 16th century, but it is unclear whether these were all dogs like the Löwchen, or simply small dogs of the Bichon type that were trimmed in a lion cut. It is an old breed type, found in many countries as far back as the 16th century. The modern sources of the breed were from Belgium, France and Germany enthusiasts in the late 19th century.