Lhasa Apso vs Whippet
Compare the Lhasa Apso to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Lhasa Apsos and Whippets.
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
12-15 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-800 BC
1610 AD
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Lhasa Apso
Whippet
