Border Terrier vs Lhasa Apso

Compare Border Terrier and Lhasa Apso side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Border Terrier

Lhasa Apso

Breed type

Purebred

Height

28 – 40 cm

25 – 26 cm

Weight

5 – 7 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

13 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

4/5

Health

4/5

5/5

Grooming needs

2/5

4/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Border Terrier

Super smart

Low grooming

Easy to train

Tiny

Lhasa Apso

Great with kids

Easy to train

Tiny

Summary

About Border Terrier

Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.

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About Lhasa Apso

Small but sturdy Tibetan companion once kept as an indoor watchdog. Rectangular body, dense floor‑length coat with many colors, low shedding but high grooming needs. Loyal and protective with family, reserved with strangers, alert and vocal. Suits apartments if well trained and exercised.

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