Danish Spitz
VS
Lhasa Apso
Danish Spitz vs Lhasa Apso
Compare Danish Spitz 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
Danish Spitz
Lhasa Apso
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
39 – 49 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Danish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Danish Spitz
Medium, agile Nordic companion from Denmark with a foxlike face and curled tail. Cheerful, people‑oriented and alert, it barks to announce visitors. Dense double coat in white to cream shades needs regular brushing. Active and intelligent, it excels with gentle training and daily exercise.
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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