Lhasa Apso
VS
Samoyed
Lhasa Apso vs Samoyed
Compare Lhasa Apso and Samoyed 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
Samoyed
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
52 – 57 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
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
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
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 Samoyed
Medium, strong Arctic spitz bred by the Samoyede people to herd reindeer, pull sleds, and share family tents. Noted for its “Samoyed smile” and heavy, low‑odor double coat. Social, energetic, vocal, and intelligent, it needs close companionship, firm positive training, and ample exercise.
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