Lhasa Apso vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Miniature Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Miniature Schnauzers.
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
12-14 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
-800 BC
1888 AD
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
Lhasa Apso
Miniature Schnauzer
