Lhasa Apso vs Scottish Terrier
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Scottish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Scottish Terriers.
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
18-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-800 BC
-55 BC
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Scottish Terrier
