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Name	Lowchen	Miniature Poodle	Chinese Crested
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Lion Little Lion Dog Petit Chien Lion Lowchen	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel	Crested Puff Chinese Crested
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Which is the smallest dog, Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Poodle? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested weight comparison:	Male: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 15.5 pounds (7 kg), Female: 13 pounds (6 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested height comparison:	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	13 inches (33 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Which is more expensive?	$5000-$8000	$1000-$1500	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Frequent: The Lowchen is easier than average to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Chinese Crested is quite easy to get.

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested trainability comparison.	Lowchen dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Lowchen dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Lowchen dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Happy Friendly Familiar	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Playful Happy Alert Affectionate Lively Tempered Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Lowchen dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Chinese Crested dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested?	High: Lowchen dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Chinese Crested dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested social needs comparison:	Lowchen dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Lowchen dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested playfulness comparison:	Average: Lowchens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Chinese Cresteds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested?	A lot: Lowchen is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Very house-friendly dog the Lowchen breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chinese Crested breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Lowchen dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Chinese Crested dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Lowchen dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chinese Crested dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lowchen bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chinese Crested bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chinese Crested has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested mouthiness comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested?	Lowchens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Chinese Crested is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested health problems comparison:	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease	Epilepsy Deafness Glaucoma Lens Luxation Loose Teeth
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Lowchen should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Chinese Crested should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested lifespan comparison. How long do Lowchen, Miniature Poodle and Chinese Crested breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Lowchen: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chinese Crested: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested energy level comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Chinese Crested dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Lowchen dogs have an average exercise need.	Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Chinese Crested dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Lowchen dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Chinese Crested dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Lowchen has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Chinese Crested has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested coat comparison:	Dense Silky Wavy Harsh	Dense Curly Thick	Silky Thick Double Hairless
Colors What are the original Lowchen, Miniature Poodle and Chinese Crested color?	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown Grey	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Blue Cream White Chocolate Palomino Apricot Slate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Chinese Crested requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Lowchen dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Chinese Crested dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested?	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chinese Crested has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Lowchen is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chinese Crested is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Lowchen dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Chinese Crested dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Which dog is more friendly?	Lowchen dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Lowchen dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Lowchen dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested?	Lowchen dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Chinese Crested dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested?	Yes Lowchen dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chinese Crested dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Lowchen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chinese Crested is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Lowchens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Chinese Cresteds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Lowchen or Miniature Poodle or Chinese Crested? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested?	Not really Lowchen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chinese Crested breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Lowchen and Miniature Poodle and Chinese Crested have?	3-6 puppies	2-8 puppies, average 5	2-5 puppies
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Lowchen vs Miniature Poodle vs Chinese Crested Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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