Lhasa Apso
VS
Shetland Sheepdog
Lhasa Apso vs Shetland Sheepdog
Compare Lhasa Apso and Shetland Sheepdog 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
Shetland Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
35 – 37 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
6 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
3/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Shetland Sheepdog
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 Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small to medium, agile herding breed with a dense double coat and striking colors. Bright, sensitive, and very people focused, it bonds closely with family, is reserved with strangers, excels in dog sports, and needs regular grooming, daily walks, and mental exercise.
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