Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso

Compare the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to the Lhasa Apso. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Lhasa Apsos.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Lhasa Apso
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
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General Details
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
12-13 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
10-18 Pounds
12-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
-800 BC
Temperament
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
25-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Common Health Issues
Mitral valve disease
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Dry eye
Syringomyelia
Episodic falling
Sebaceous adenitis
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Dry eye
Cherry eye
Familial renal disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Lhasa Apso
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blenheim
Blenheim
Ruby
Ruby
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Cream
Cream
Golden
Golden
Liver
Liver
Red
Red
White
White
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