Finnish Spitz
VS
Lhasa Apso
Finnish Spitz vs Lhasa Apso
Compare Finnish 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
Finnish Spitz
Lhasa Apso
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 47 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
7 – 13 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
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
Finnish Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Finnish Spitz
Finnish Spitz is Finland’s national dog, a medium, foxlike, golden‑red spitz bred to hunt by “bark pointing.” Lively, intelligent, vocal, and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs regular exercise, mental stimulation, and typically lives 13–15 years.
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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