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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Lhasa Apso is better suited for new owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the American Eskimo Dog is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - The American Eskimo Dog is easy to groom. The Lhasa Apso has very high grooming needs.
- Barking - Both the American Eskimo Dog and Lhasa Apso are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | American Eskimo Dog | Lhasa Apso |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 9-20 in. | 9-11 in. |
| Weight | 6-35 lb | 12-15 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Germany | China (Tibet) |
| Origin Year | 1800 AD | 800 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 15°F to 75°F | 25°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Low |
| Exercise Required | High | Low |
| Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 15 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | High |
| Shedding | High | Low |
| Dander | High | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | American Eskimo Dog | Lhasa Apso |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Very Low | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | High |
| Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | American Eskimo Dog | Lhasa Apso |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Cherry Eye | No | Yes |
| Diabetes | Yes | No |
| Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | No | Yes |
| Legg-perthes Disease | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
| Sebaceous Adenitis | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | American Eskimo Dog | Lhasa Apso |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| White | Yes | Yes |
| White & Biscuit | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Black & Tan | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Charcoal | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Golden | No | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Grizzle | No | Yes |
| Liver | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Red Gold | No | Yes |
| Silver | No | Yes |