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The '''Löwchen''' or
== Description ==
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===Health===
A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 13.9 years from a sample of 50 deaths for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for [[Mongrel|crossbreeds]].<ref>{{cite journal | last=McMillan | first=Kirsten M. | last2=Bielby | first2=Jon | last3=Williams | first3=Carys L. | last4=Upjohn | first4=Melissa M. | last5=Casey | first5=Rachel A. | last6=Christley | first6=Robert M. | title=Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death | journal=Scientific Reports | publisher=Springer Science and Business Media LLC | volume=14 | issue=1 | date=2024-02-01 | issn=2045-2322 | doi=10.1038/s41598-023-50458-w | page=| pmc=10834484 }}</ref>
==History==
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The Löwchen has a history as a companion dog to the wealthy and elite. It is possible to trace the modern history of the breed to late-19th-century enthusiasts in what are now Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. It is thought the breed's ancestors were dogs that were brought in by travelers from the far eastern lands of Tibet and mingled with local dogs such as Spitz and terrier-type dogs. Occasionally a genetic throw-back is found. Madame Bennerts started a breeding program in 1944, later with the help of veterinarian Dr. Rickert.<ref>[http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/lowchens/breedhistory2.htm Madame Bennert]</ref>
Lowchen were imported into Britain in 1968 and the breed was accorded [[The Kennel Club|Kennel Club (UK)]] recognition in 1971.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.breedia.com/dogs/lowchen|title=Lowchen Information|access-date=2016-11-26}}</ref> The Lowchen would finally make an appearance in America in 1971,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.easypetmd.com/doginfo/lowchen|title=Lowchen Breed Information: History, Health, Pictures, and more|website=www.easypetmd.com|access-date=2016-11-26|archive-date=2024-02-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208083834/https://www.easypetmd.com/doginfo/lowchen|url-status=dead}}</ref> by way of England. At this time, the Löwchen was still known as the “Little Lion Dog”. Also in 1971, The Löwchen Club of America (LCA) was formed and the breed's name was officially changed to “Löwchen ”. The Lowchen was accepted into the American Kennel Club Miscellaneous class in 1996, and then fully recognized into the non-sporting group in 1999.
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The number of Lowchen worldwide continues to fall with the breed being listed as at risk for extinction.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.savethelowchen.com/ |title=Home |website=savethelowchen.com}}</ref> An effort to keep the breed from becoming extinct was started along with efforts across other rare breeds.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thelowchenclubofamerica.org/ |title=Home |website=thelowchenclubofamerica.org}}</ref>
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