Lowchen vs Pomeranian vs Toy Poodle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Lowchen	Pomeranian	Toy Poodle
Origins	Spain Germany France Netherlands	Germany Poland	Germany France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	169	22	449
Reviews	1	2	1
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Other Names	Lowchen, Petit Chien Lion, Little Lion Dog, Little Lion	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers	Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Teacup Poodle, French Poodle, Pudle, Teddy Poodle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	Dog Registry of America Inc.
Price	$5000-$8000	$600-$800	1000-1500

General Appearance - Lowchen vs Pomeranian vs Toy Poodle

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)	Male: 6-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 15.5 pounds (7 kg), Female: 13 pounds (6 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)	Male: 7.5 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)	Up to 10 inches (25.4 cm)

Hair & Care - Lowchen vs Pomeranian vs Toy Poodle

Coat	Dense Silky Wavy Harsh	Fluffy	Dense Curly Thick
Colors	Black Tan Brown Blue Red Silver White Grey	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black	Apricot Black Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Lowchens shed none to minimal.	Pomeranians shed moderately.	Toy Poodles shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Lowchen vs Pomeranian vs Toy Poodle

Temperament	Active Friendly Playful Familiar Happy	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Toy Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Lowchens are easy to train.	Pomeranians are easy to train.	Toy Poodles are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Lowchens, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Toy Poodle is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Lowchens have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Lowchens are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Toy Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Lowchens need a lot of social interaction.	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.	Toy Poodles are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Lowchen is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Toy Poodle is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Lowchens are average watchdogs.	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.	Toy Poodles are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Lowchens strongly protect their territory.	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.	Toy Poodles are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Lowchen has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Lowchens have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pomeranians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Toy Poodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Lowchens have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.	Toy Poodles tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Lowchens don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Toy Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Lowchens are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Lowchens adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Toy Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Lowchens tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Pomeranians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Toy Poodles do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Lowchen vs Pomeranian vs Toy Poodle

Stranger Friendly	Lowchens are very stranger friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Lowchens are kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Lowchens are very cat-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.	Toy Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Lowchens are average friendly towards other dogs.	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.	Toy Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Lowchen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Toy Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Lowchens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.	Toy Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Lowchens are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Toy Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Lowchens are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Toy Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Lowchen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Toy Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Lowchen vs Pomeranian vs Toy Poodle

Health Issues	Lowchens tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Toy Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Canine Diabetes Mellitus Ear Infections Epilepsy Heart Murmurs Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Slipped Stifle
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	12-16 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	Yes
Energy Level	Lowchens have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Pomeranians have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Toy Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Lowchens have an average exercise need.	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.	Toy Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Lowchens sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Toy Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Lowchen has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Toy Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Lowchen is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Toy Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Lowchen vs Pomeranian vs Toy Poodle

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-6 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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