Lhasa Apso vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Silky Terriers.
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
China
Australia
Origin Year
-800 BC
1900 AD
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Lhasa Apso
Silky Terrier
