Löwchen vs Norwich Terrier
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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Löwchen
Norwich Terrier
11–13 in
Height
9–10 in
10–15 lb
Weight
11–12 lb
15–15 yr
Lifespan
12–15 yr
$2.0–6.0k
Puppy price
$2.0–4.5k
#168
AKC popularity
#108
Trait-by-trait
Higher bar = more of that trait. Shedding, barking, drooling, grooming flipped for readability.5
Affectionate w/ Family
5
5
Good with Young Children
5
3
Good with Other Dogs
3
2
Shedding Level
3
2
Coat Grooming
2
1
Drooling Level
1
3
Good with Strangers
5
4
Playfulness
4
4
Watchdog / Protective
4
4
Adaptability
4
4
Trainability
3
3
Energy Level
4
3
Barking Level
4
3
Mental Stimulation Needs
4
Löwchen Norwich Terrier
Overlay
Where they diverge
Good with Strangers
Norwich Terrier is friendlier with strangers (2-point difference)
Shedding Level
Löwchen sheds less (1-point difference)
Trainability
Löwchen is easier to train (1-point difference)
Energy Level
Norwich Terrier has more energy (1-point difference)
Barking Level
Löwchen barks less (1-point difference)
The verdict
Choose the Löwchen if…
- Apartment living
- Allergy sufferers
- Seniors or retirees
- You value trainability — Löwchen scores noticeably higher.
Choose the Norwich Terrier if…
- Active families
- Apartment or small home living
- Families with older children
- You value good with strangers — Norwich Terrier scores higher here.
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
Norwich Terrier Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Norwich 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