Irish Wolfhound vs Lhasa Apso
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Lhasa Apso. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Lhasa Apsos.
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
12-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
-700 BC
-800 BC
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
25-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Irish Wolfhound
Lhasa Apso
