Lhasa Apso
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
Lhasa Apso vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare Lhasa Apso and Miniature American Shepherd 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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