Lowchen vs Chinese Imperial Dog
Compare the Lowchen to the Chinese Imperial Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lowchens and Chinese Imperial Dogs.
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
11-14 Inches
4-9 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
3-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Origin Country
France
China
Origin Year
1442 AD
1970 AD
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
10 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Lowchen
Chinese Imperial Dog
