Lhasa Apso
VS
Havapoo
Lhasa Apso vs Havapoo
Compare Lhasa Apso and Havapoo 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
Havapoo
Breed type
Purebred
Crossbreed
Height
25 – 26 cm
28 – 45 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
10 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Havapoo
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
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 Havapoo
The Havapoo is a small Havanese–Poodle cross with a cheerful, people‑focused nature and a soft wavy or curly coat that often sheds lightly. Intelligent, sensitive, and easy to train with gentle methods, it suits attentive owners seeking an affectionate indoor companion.
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