Lhasa Apso vs Tosa
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Tosas.
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Origin Country
China
Japan
Origin Year
-800 BC
1868 AD
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Energy Level
Low
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Lhasa Apso
Tosa
