Lhasa Apso vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Tibetan Spaniels.
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
9-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-800 BC
-500 BC
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low to Medium
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
