Coton De Tulear vs Lhasa Apso
Compare the Coton De Tulear to the Lhasa Apso. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Coton De Tulears and Lhasa Apsos.
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-13 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
8-15 Pounds
12-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Origin Country
Madagascar
China
Origin Year
1970 AD
-800 BC
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
25-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coton De Tulear
Lhasa Apso
