Lhasa Apso
VS
Norrbottenspets
Lhasa Apso vs Norrbottenspets
Compare Lhasa Apso and Norrbottenspets 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
Norrbottenspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
41 – 45 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
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
Norrbottenspets
High energy
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 Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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