Anyone heard of, or met any Lowchens?

I was browsing dog breeds and came across this really cute little dog called a Lowchen. Never heard of it before. Here's the breed website for Canada: http://www.lowchenclubofcanada.com/index.html

There are two who come to matches, etc where we train (owned by 2 different people). Very happy, up beat little dogs.

how cute! i have never heard of them before either but theyre adorable!

I met one before and it seemed really sweet and friendly, but then again it was a fairly short encounter so I can't really say for sure.

Awesome dogs! There are a few people at our club who have them. I find them to be a little more toned down in ways from other "small breeds", they aren't really like toys. They're less hyper, manic, a little more calm in otherwise exciting situations. Can't speak as to living with one, but you have two choices with coat, keep it groomed or keep it clipped.

I have met a few in agility. They seem to be quite active, similar to papillions in energy. Though not quite there in drive.

I like the couple I've met but can't get over the haircut...

Welsh, hyper and manic are good traits as far as I'm concerned.

Never met one but always thought they seemed cool.

lol, I'd hate to say that I like them, but... yeah I do have a thing for those kinds of dogs!

I think I could see a Lowchen doing agility, but yeah they don't remind me of those really "drivey" dogs you typically see revved and ready at the start.

I noticed there is a breeder down London way... Since I'm likely going to a Wolfhound Special that way (the Canadian National I think) I might try to hit up the breeder for a visit I don't mind some activity, but I do need something that won't be running laps indoors all the time. That would drive me crazy (one reason I don't want a Papillion as much as I think they are adorable). Too many really small breeds are also really hyper, but my son is really into the idea of a lap dog, and my house really doesn't suit the bigger dogs. I'm also intrigued by their rarity

You'd love my boyfriend then LOL

I don't think lowchen are welsh though. They're little lions, and I know for sure none of that is lion in welsh!

I've never met one in person. They're meant to be little big dogs though I think!!

From what I've read they are claimed by France, but there's as much or more history of them in Germany. The name is more German. Not Welsh though

OH! NO! *Points-to-user-name* She was referencing me, sorry for the confusion.

:rofl1: lmao