Lhasa Apso
VS
Portuguese Podengo
Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Podengo
Compare Lhasa Apso and Portuguese Podengo 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
Portuguese Podengo
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
55 – 70 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
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
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Portuguese Podengo
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
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 Portuguese Podengo
Ancient Portuguese hunting dog in three sizes (small, medium, large) and two coats (smooth or wire). Lean, athletic and alert, it’s lively, clever and affectionate. Needs substantial exercise, positive training, and mental stimulation, but is generally robust and long‑lived.
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