Lowchen vs Mudi Comparison – Which dog is better Little Lion or Canis Ovilis Fenyesi?

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Name	Lowchen	Mudi
Origins	Spain Germany France Netherlands	Hungary
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Lion Little Lion Dog Petit Chien Lion Lowchen	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lowchen vs Mudi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Lowchen vs Mudi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Lowchen or Mudi? Is the Lowchen bigger than the Mudi breed? Is a Lowchen smaller than a Mudi?	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Lowchen or Mudi? Lowchen vs Mudi weight comparison:	Male: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 15.5 pounds (7 kg), Female: 13 pounds (6 kg)	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Lowchen or Mudi? Is a Lowchen taller than a Mudi?	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	17 inches (43 cm)

Lowchen vs Mudi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Lowchen or Mudi? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Lowchen and Mudi?	$5000-$8000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Lowchen or Mudi?	Frequent: The Lowchen is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Lowchen vs Mudi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Lowchen or Mudi smarter? Which is best? Lowchen vs Mudi intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Lowchen vs Mudi trainability comparison. What's the difference between Lowchen vs Mudi?	Lowchen dogs are easy to train. See more.	Mudi dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Lowchen or Mudi?	Lowchen dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Lowchen or Mudi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Lowchen dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Mudi dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Lowchen vs Mudi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lowchen or Mudi? Lowchen vs Mudi behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Happy Friendly Familiar	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Lowchen vs Mudi?	Lowchen dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Mudi dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Lowchen vs Mudi?	High: Lowchen dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Mudi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Lowchen vs Mudi social needs comparison:	Lowchen dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Lowchen vs Mudi?	Lowchen dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Lowchen vs Mudi? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Lowchen vs Mudi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Lowchen vs Mudi playfulness comparison:	Average: Lowchens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Lowchen vs Mudi?	A lot: Lowchen is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Lowchen or Mudi?	Very house-friendly dog the Lowchen breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mudi indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Lowchen vs Mudi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Lowchen dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Mudi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Lowchen or Mudi?	Lowchen dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Lowchen vs Mudi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Lowchen or Mudi?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lowchen bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Lowchen more dangerous than a Mudi?	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Lowchen vs Mudi mouthiness comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Lowchen vs Mudi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Lowchen vs Mudi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lowchen vs Mudi?	Lowchens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lowchen vs Mudi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lowchen vs Mudi health problems comparison:	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Lowchen vs Mudi?	Frequent The Lowchen should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Mudi should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Lowchen vs Mudi lifespan comparison. How long do Lowchen and Mudi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Lowchen and Mudi?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Lowchen: 14 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Lowchen vs Mudi?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Lowchen vs Mudi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Lowchen or Mudi? Lowchen vs Mudi energy level comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Mudi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Lowchen vs Mudi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Lowchen or Mudi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Lowchen dogs have an average exercise need.	Mudi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Lowchen or Mudi?	Lowchen dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Mudi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Lowchen vs Mudi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Lowchen or Mudi? Does the Lowchen breed eat more than the Mudi breed?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Lowchen vs Mudi weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Lowchen has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Mudi has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Lowchen vs Mudi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Lowchen vs Mudi coat comparison:	Dense Silky Wavy Harsh	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short
Colors What are the original Lowchen and Mudi color? Lowchen vs Mudi color comparison:	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown Grey	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Lowchen or Mudi? Lowchen vs Mudi grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Lowchen or Mudi? Do Lowchen dogs shed more than Mudi dogs?	Lowchen dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Lowchen or Mudi?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Lowchen vs Mudi hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Lowchen or Mudi?	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Lowchen vs Mudi?	The Lowchen is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mudi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Lowchen vs Mudi Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Lowchen dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Mudi dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Lowchen or Mudi? Which dog is more friendly?	Lowchen dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Lowchen or Mudi?	Lowchen dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mudi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Lowchen or Mudi?	Lowchen dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Mudi dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Lowchen or Mudi? Can a Lowchen and a Mudi be friends? Do Lowchen dogs get along with Mudi dogs?	Lowchen dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Lowchen vs Mudi?	Yes Lowchen dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mudi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Lowchen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Lowchens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Lowchen vs Mudi As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Lowchen or Mudi? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Lowchen vs Mudi?	Not really Lowchen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mudi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Lowchen vs Mudi Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Lowchen and Mudi have? Lowchen vs Mudi litter size comparison:	3-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Lowchen vs Mudi Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available

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