Lhasa Apso vs Pomeranian
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Pomeranians.
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Origin Country
China
Germany
Origin Year
-800 BC
1500 AD
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Lhasa Apso
Pomeranian
