The Little Lion Dog is a small, solid companion dog with a lively, intelligent and lively expression. His proud looks and haughty head carriage give the Little Lion Dog a noble appearance. Exhibits are groomed to display attributes of a lion, such as the mane.
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 Hair type |
Long |
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 Origin |
France |
 Template |
Small |
 Head shape |
Square |
 Weight and size |
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| Sex | Weight | Cut |
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| Female | From 4 kg to 8 kg | From 30 cm to 35 cm |
| Male | From 4 kg to 8 kg | From 30 cm to 35 cm |
History of the breed
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Physical features
His coat: long, silky in texture, wavy, dense and without undercoat.
Its color: all tones, shades and color combinations are allowed.
His head: rather short, carried high. The skull is flat, as wide as it is long. The stop is moderately arched.
Its ears: set low, of medium length, hanging, furnished with fringes which can reach the end of the nose, or even more.
His eyes: large, dark in color, round in shape, wide apart, located in front, with fully pigmented eyelids.
His body: the top line is straight, the kidney short, broad and muscular, the chest well developed, the belly well raised.
His tail: gracefully curved over the back, tied below the back line.
Behavior and character
| Affectionate | |
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| Calm | |
| Protective | |
| Independent | |
| Hunter | |
| Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
| Cohabitation with children | |
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| Sociable with other animals | |
| Love strangers |
The Little Lion Dog is an intelligent, lively, pleasant dog who knows how to show his affection to his master and his family. Calm and discreet, it presents a character as good as it is balanced. His attitudes and his gaze give him the impression of being constantly awaiting action and instructions. Appreciated as a companion, the Little Lion Dog is also a good alarm dog who barks at the slightest attempt to break into his family’s home.
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Education
| Clever | |
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| Obedient |
His intelligence , his attachment to his master and his great receptivity greatly facilitate the education of the Little Lion Dog. This should be both soft and firm . It is to be associated with early socialization .
Living conditions
| Suitable for apartment living | |
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| Good for new masters | |
| Love it hot | |
| Love the cold |
The Little Lion Dog adapts to all lifestyles and family situations , but it is not made for living outdoors or in a kennel . He adapts very well to apartment life as long as he has enough activity . He demands a minimum of availability from his master, to whom he remains very attached.
Health
| Solid | |
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| Ease of gaining weight |
The Little Lion Dog enjoys solid health and does not present any particular predisposition to any disease. It tolerates the cold quite well and adapts to all temperate climates .
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 3 and 6 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 13 years old
Maximum: 15 years
The life expectancy of a Little Lion Dog is, on average, between 13 years and 15 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
| Ease of maintenance | |
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| Cost of maintenance | |
| Hair loss |
| Drool level | |
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| Ease of grooming |
The Little Lion Dog practically does not moult and loses very little hair, which is also easy to remove with a simple brushing . Its maintenance is quite easy, especially since the absence of undercoat reduces the risk of knots forming .
It is recommended to brush the dog weekly to maintain the cleanliness and natural beauty of his coat. Maintenance is done using a soft card, a comb and possibly a detangling spray. The Little Lion Dogs intended to be exhibited are to be groomed in such a way as to endow them with a mane and to leave certain parts of his body well furnished to make him look like a lion. It is therefore also necessary to linger on the grooming of teeth , ears and nails .
Price and budget
Purchase price
The purchase price of a Little Lion Dog is between € 1,000 and € 1,400.
Annual maintenance cost
The annual maintenance cost of a Little Lion Dog is between NC and NC.
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Physical activity
| Athletic | |
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| Energy level | |
| Potential to play |
He is no more demanding than other breeds when it comes to going out . One or 2 long daily walks are enough to satisfy him. Despite everything, he likes agility-type activities where he is at ease.
Competitions
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Others
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Calm |
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