Chihuahua
VS
Lhasa Apso
Chihuahua vs Lhasa Apso
Compare Chihuahua 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
Chihuahua
Lhasa Apso
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
15 – 25 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
1 – 3 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 18 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Chihuahua
Low grooming
Tiny
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a tiny yet sturdy companion dog, usually 1.5–3 kg with an apple-shaped head and large eyes. Found in smooth or long coats in many colors, it is devoted, alert, and bold. It needs daily walks, training, close companionship, and good health and dental care to thrive.
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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