Lowchen vs Shichon
Compare Lowchens to Shichons. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Lowchen
Shichon
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
11-14 Inches
9-12 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
8-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Lowchen
Shichon
Origin Country
France
Unspecified
Origin Year
1442 AD
1990 AD
Lowchen
Shichon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lowchen
Shichon
Lowchen
Shichon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lowchen
Shichon
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
13 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Lowchen
Shichon
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Lowchen
Shichon
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Lowchen
Shichon
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lowchen
Shichon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lowchen
Shichon
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Lowchen
Shichon
Lowchen
Shichon
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Lowchen
Shichon
