Chinese Crested vs Lowchen
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Lowchen. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Lowchens.
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Origin Country
China
France
Origin Year
1800 AD
1442 AD
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-14 Years
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Bald
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Hairless
Medium to Long
Chinese Crested
Lowchen
