Afghan Hound vs Lhasa Apso
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Lhasa Apso. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Lhasa Apsos.
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
12-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Origin Country
Afghanistan
China
Origin Year
-200 BC
-800 BC
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
25-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Afghan Hound
Lhasa Apso
