Japanese Spitz
VS
Lhasa Apso
Japanese Spitz vs Lhasa Apso
Compare Japanese 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
Japanese Spitz
Lhasa Apso
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
29 – 38 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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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