American Eskimo Dog vs Lhasa Apso
Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Lhasa Apso. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Lhasa Apsos.
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
12-15 Pounds
Intelligence
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-800 BC
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
25-85 °F
Barks/Howls
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
None
None
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
American Eskimo Dog
Lhasa Apso
