Löwchen
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
Löwchen vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare Löwchen and Miniature American Shepherd side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Löwchen
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
26 – 32 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Löwchen
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Summary
About Löwchen
The Löwchen is a small, sturdy companion dog known for its lion-like trim, long wavy coat, and proud, lively demeanor. Affectionate, alert, and people-focused, it suits varied homes, needs regular grooming, moderate daily exercise, kind training, and close involvement in family life.
About Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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