Lhasa Apso vs Samoyed
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Samoyeds.
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Origin Country
China
Russia
Origin Year
-800 BC
1890 AD
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Samoyed
