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Pointer vs Lhasa Apso
Compare Pointer and Lhasa Apso 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
Pointer
Lhasa Apso
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
5/5
Grooming needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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.
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