Canaan Dog
VS
Lhasa Apso
Canaan Dog vs Lhasa Apso
Compare Canaan Dog 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
Canaan Dog
Lhasa Apso
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
50 – 60 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
20 – 25 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Canaan Dog
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Canaan Dog
The Canaan Dog is an ancient, medium-sized, agile desert breed from the Middle East. Alert and watchful, it is a natural guardian: reserved with strangers yet loyal and affectionate with family. It has a weather-resistant, easy-care double coat and generally enjoys good health and longevity.
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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