Lhasa Apso vs Pug
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Pugs.
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-800 BC
-206 BC
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Lhasa Apso
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Lhasa Apso
Pug
