Whippet
VS
Lhasa Apso
Whippet vs Lhasa Apso
Compare Whippet 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
Whippet
Lhasa Apso
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 51 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
9 – 19 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Whippet
Low grooming
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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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