Lhasa Apso vs Maltese
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Maltese.
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Origin Country
China
Malta
Origin Year
-800 BC
-200 BC
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Lhasa Apso
Maltese
