Lhasa Apso vs Sheltie
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Shelties.
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-800 BC
1909 AD
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Lhasa Apso
Sheltie
