Lhasa Apso vs Lowchen
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Lowchen. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Lowchens.
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
10-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Origin Country
China
France
Origin Year
-800 BC
1442 AD
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
