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Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Comparison - Dog breed selector: Lion Dog or Cao De Agua or Japanese Shiba Inu? Find the right dog for you

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Name Lhasa Apso Portuguese Water Dog Shiba Inu
OriginsTibet flagTibet Portugal flagPortugal Japan flagJapan
Group Companion Dogs Working Dogs Companion Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Lion Dog
Lhasa
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Japanese Shiba Inu
Japanese Small-Size Dog
Shiba
Shiba Ken
Brushwood Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Which is the smallest dog, Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
Small Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Portuguese Water Dog? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu weight comparison:
13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg) Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
14 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg) Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg) Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu height comparison:
10-11 inches (25-28 cm) Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $2500-$2800 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
Very frequent: The Lhasa Apso is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.

Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu trainability comparison.
Lhasa Apso dogs are quite easy to train.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
Lhasa Apso dogs are average watchdogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Lhasa Apso dogs are average defenders.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Alert
Confident
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Lhasa Apso dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu?
High: Lhasa Apso dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu social needs comparison:
Lhasa Apso dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Lhasa Apso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Lhasa Apso dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Shiba Inu dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu playfulness comparison:
Average: Lhasa Apsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu?
A lot: Lhasa Apso is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
Very house-friendly dog the Lhasa Apso breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.

Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Lhasa Apso dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Portuguese Water Dog 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.

Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Lhasa Apso bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Lhasa Apso has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu mouthiness comparison:
Lhasa Apso dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu?
Lhasa Apsos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu health problems comparison:
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Sebaceous Adenitis
Cherry Eye
Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Spinning
Chylothorax
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Lhasa Apso should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu lifespan comparison. How long do Lhasa Apso, Portuguese Water Dog and Shiba Inu breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Lhasa Apso: 13 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu energy level comparison:
Lhasa Apso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Lhasa Apso dogs exercise need is minimal.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
Lhasa Apso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Lhasa Apso has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu coat comparison:
Dense Curly Dense
Colors
What are the original Lhasa Apso, Portuguese Water Dog and Shiba Inu color?
Black
Red
White
Brown
Yellow
Black
White
Brown
Black
Tan
Red
Cream
Sesame
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or {name3 shedding:
Lhasa Apso dogs shed above average.
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Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Shiba Inu dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu?

Medium

The Lhasa Apso has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Lhasa Apso is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Lhasa Apso dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Which dog is more friendly?
Lhasa Apso dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
Lhasa Apso dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
Lhasa Apso dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu?
Lhasa Apso dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu?
Yes
Lhasa Apso dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Lhasa Apso is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Lhasa Apsos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.

Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Lhasa Apso or Portuguese Water Dog or Shiba Inu? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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.

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.

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: Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu?

Not really

Lhasa Apso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Lhasa Apso and Portuguese Water Dog and Shiba Inu have?
4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies 2-4 puppies

Lhasa Apso vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Shiba Inu Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 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 Tibetan breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related 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
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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

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