Kerry Blue 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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Kerry Blue Terrier
Löwchen
17.5–19.5 in
Height
11–13 in
33–40 lb
Weight
10–15 lb
12–15 yr
Lifespan
15–15 yr
$1.5–3.5k
Puppy price
$2.0–6.0k
#129
AKC popularity
#168
Trait-by-trait
Higher bar = more of that trait. Shedding, barking, drooling, grooming flipped for readability.5
Affectionate w/ Family
5
4
Good with Young Children
5
2
Good with Other Dogs
3
1
Shedding Level
2
3
Coat Grooming
2
2
Drooling Level
1
3
Good with Strangers
3
3
Playfulness
4
5
Watchdog / Protective
4
3
Adaptability
4
3
Trainability
4
4
Energy Level
3
4
Barking Level
3
4
Mental Stimulation Needs
3
Kerry Blue Terrier Löwchen
Overlay
Where they diverge
Good with Young Children
Löwchen is better with kids (1-point difference)
Good with Other Dogs
Löwchen is better with other dogs (1-point difference)
Shedding Level
Kerry Blue Terrier sheds less (1-point difference)
Coat Grooming
Löwchen needs less grooming (1-point difference)
Drooling Level
Löwchen drools less (1-point difference)
The verdict
Choose the Kerry Blue Terrier if…
- Experienced terrier owners
- Active families
- Allergy sufferers
- You value coat grooming — Kerry Blue Terrier scores noticeably higher.
Choose the Löwchen if…
- Apartment living
- Allergy sufferers
- Seniors or retirees
- You value good with young children — Löwchen scores higher here.
Kerry Blue Terrier Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Kerry Blue 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