Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Comparison – Which dog is better Bichon Habanero or Lion Dog?

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Name	Havanese	Lhasa Apso
Origins	Cuba	Tibet
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese	Lion Dog Lhasa
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Is the Havanese bigger than the Lhasa Apso breed? Is a Havanese smaller than a Lhasa Apso?	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	14 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)
Height Which is taller, Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Is a Havanese taller than a Lhasa Apso?	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25 cm)	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Havanese and Lhasa Apso?	$900-$1200	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Lhasa Apso is quite easy to get.

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Havanese or Lhasa Apso smarter? Which is best? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Havanese vs Lhasa Apso trainability comparison. What's the difference between Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Playful Alert Intelligent Friendly Obedient Devoted Lively Steady Spirited Assertive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Lhasa Apso dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Lhasa Apso dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Havanese vs Lhasa Apso social needs comparison:	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Havanese vs Lhasa Apso? Which can be better for hunting?	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Havanese vs Lhasa Apso playfulness comparison:	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Lhasa Apsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Lhasa Apso is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Lhasa Apso breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Lhasa Apso dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lhasa Apso bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Havanese more dangerous than a Lhasa Apso?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Lhasa Apso has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso mouthiness comparison:	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Havanese vs Lhasa Apso health comparison. Which is the healthier: Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Lhasa Apsos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Havanese vs Lhasa Apso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso health problems comparison:	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Patellar Luxation Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis Cherry Eye Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Lhasa Apso should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Havanese vs Lhasa Apso lifespan comparison. How long do Havanese and Lhasa Apso breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Havanese and Lhasa Apso?	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Lhasa Apso: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso energy level comparison:	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Lhasa Apso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Havanese vs Lhasa Apso exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Lhasa Apso dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Lhasa Apso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Does the Havanese breed eat more than the Lhasa Apso breed?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Lhasa Apso has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso coat comparison:	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Dense
Colors What are the original Havanese and Lhasa Apso color? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso color comparison:	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Black Red White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso grooming comparison:	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Do Havanese dogs shed more than Lhasa Apso dogs?	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Lhasa Apso dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Havanese vs Lhasa Apso hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Lhasa Apso has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lhasa Apso is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Lhasa Apso dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Which dog is more friendly?	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Lhasa Apso dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Lhasa Apso dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Havanese or Lhasa Apso?	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Lhasa Apso dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Can a Havanese and a Lhasa Apso be friends? Do Havanese dogs get along with Lhasa Apso dogs?	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Lhasa Apso dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lhasa Apso dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Lhasa Apso is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Lhasa Apsos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Havanese or Lhasa Apso? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Havanese vs Lhasa Apso?	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Lhasa Apso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Havanese and Lhasa Apso have? Havanese vs Lhasa Apso litter size comparison:	1-9 puppies, average 4	4-6 puppies
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Havanese vs Lhasa Apso Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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