Löwchen

LC control no.	sh2002010541
LC classification	SF429.L68
Topical heading	Löwchen *Browse this term in* LC Authorities or the LC Catalog
Variant(s)	Bichon petit chien lion Lion dog, Little Lion dog, Maltese Little lion dog Maltese lion dog
See also	Dog breeds *Browse this term in* LC Authorities
Found in	Work cat.: Cunliffe, J. Lowchen, c2001: p. 9-10 (Lowchen; early name Maltesee lion dog; renamed by Buffon in early 19th cent., Bichon petit chien lion; Bylandt, 1904, referred to as Little lion dog) Jackson, K. Dict. of canine terms, 1945 (Löwchen: Bichon-type breed; on edge of extinction after Second World War; has since returned to popularity; also ref. from Little lion dog) American Kennel Club WWW pages, Oct. 1, 2002 AKC recognized breeds (Löwchen: non-sporting group, breed standard)