Lhasa Apso
VS
Tibetan Terrier
Lhasa Apso vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare Lhasa Apso and Tibetan Terrier 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
Tibetan Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
36 – 41 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
8 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Tibetan Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Tibetan Terrier
Medium, sturdy Tibetan breed with a long protective coat and snowshoe feet, once companion to monks. Calm and gentle indoors, lively and athletic outside. Bright, independent problem‑solver needing kind, consistent training, regular grooming, and close family companionship.
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