Havanese vs Lhasa Apso
Compare the Havanese to the Lhasa Apso. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Havanese and Lhasa Apsos.
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
7-13 Pounds
12-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Origin Country
Cuba
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-800 BC
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
25-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Havanese
Lhasa Apso
