Breed comparison
Irish Terrier vs Löwchen
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Löwchen5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
1Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness4
3Energy level3
3Trainability4
4Mental stimulation needs3
4Adaptability4
5Watchdog / protective4
3Barking3
2Shedding2
1Coat grooming2
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Good with other dogs: the Löwchen scores 3 out of 5, the Irish Terrier 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, openness to strangers, energy level, adaptability, barking.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Irish Terrier if you want a more protective watchdog. Pick the Löwchen if you want a dog that is easier to train, you have other dogs.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.