What were Löwchen bred for?

Löwchen were primarily bred as companion dogs for European nobility. Their role was to provide comfort and companionship to their humans, which made them popular in aristocratic households. Their distinct lion-like haircut, which involved shaving the hindquarters and leaving a mane around the head, was considered fashionable and might have also had practical purposes, such as keeping the dog’s body cool while allowing warmth on their exposed skin.