Australian Terrier vs Löwchen
Side-by-side comparison across all 14 AKC trait ratings, with a clear verdict on which breed fits which kind of household.
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Australian Terrier
Löwchen
10–11 in
Height
11–13 in
15–20 lb
Weight
10–15 lb
11–15 yr
Lifespan
15–15 yr
$1.2–2.5k
Puppy price
$2.0–6.0k
#140
AKC popularity
#168
Trait-by-trait
Higher bar = more of that trait. Shedding, barking, drooling, grooming flipped for readability.3
Affectionate w/ Family
5
5
Good with Young Children
5
3
Good with Other Dogs
3
1
Shedding Level
2
2
Coat Grooming
2
1
Drooling Level
1
3
Good with Strangers
3
4
Playfulness
4
4
Watchdog / Protective
4
3
Adaptability
4
4
Trainability
4
4
Energy Level
3
5
Barking Level
3
4
Mental Stimulation Needs
3
Australian Terrier Löwchen
Overlay
Where they diverge
Affectionate w/ Family
Löwchen is more affectionate (2-point difference)
Barking Level
Löwchen barks less (2-point difference)
Shedding Level
Australian Terrier sheds less (1-point difference)
Adaptability
Löwchen is more adaptable (1-point difference)
Energy Level
Australian Terrier has more energy (1-point difference)
The verdict
Choose the Australian Terrier if…
- Apartments
- Families
- Seniors
- You value barking level — Australian Terrier scores noticeably higher.
Choose the Löwchen if…
- Apartment living
- Allergy sufferers
- Seniors or retirees
- You value affectionate w/ family — Löwchen scores higher here.
Australian Terrier Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Australian Terrier home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
Löwchen Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Löwchen home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you