Lhasa Apso
Lhasa Apso
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breeds
Lhasa Apso
Comparisons
Dutch Kooikerhondje

Lhasa Apso vs Dutch Kooikerhondje

Compare Lhasa Apso and Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
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 Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.

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