Dachshund vs Lhasa Apso
Compare the Dachshund to the Lhasa Apso. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Lhasa Apsos.
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
12-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1400 AD
-800 BC
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Dachshund
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
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Dachshund
Lhasa Apso
