Lhasa Apso
VS
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Compare Lhasa Apso and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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
Lhasa Apso
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
5/5
2/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Stubborn
Small
Summary
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.
About Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small, gentle spaniel (5.4–8 kg) with a silky medium coat in Blenheim, Tricolour, Black and Tan, or Ruby. Affectionate, people oriented, and good with children and other pets. Needs regular grooming, moderate exercise, and dislikes long periods alone.
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