Irish Terrier vs Lhasa Apso
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Lhasa Apso. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Lhasa Apsos.
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
12-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Origin Country
Ireland
China
Origin Year
1875 AD
-800 BC
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
25-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Irish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
