Lhasa Apso vs Shih-Poo vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Lhasa Apso | Shih-Poo | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Tibet | China Tibet |  Ireland |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Designer Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 77 | 562 | 49 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Lhasa, Lion Dog |
Cross between the Shih Tzu and Toy Poodle Shoodle Pooshi | Wheaten, Wheatie, Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Cross Breed | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition |
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 | Not recognized by any clubs. |
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 Irish Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers |
| Price | $500-$700 | 800-1200 | $800-$1000 |
General Appearance - Lhasa Apso vs Shih-Poo vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
| Size | Small | Small | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg) |
8-15 pounds (4-7 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) | Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 14 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg) | 11.5 pounds (5.5 kg) | Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) |
| Height | 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) | 8-15 inches (20-38 cm) | Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) | 11.5 inches (29 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Lhasa Apso vs Shih-Poo vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
| Coat | Dense |
Curly Straight Curly & Straight | Curly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Red Yellow Brown White Black |
Black White Brown Brindle Various combinations | Wheaten |
| Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Easy to groom: The Shih-Poo doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
| Shedding Level | Lhasa Apsos shed above average. | Shih-Poos shed none to minimal. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Lhasa Apso vs Shih-Poo vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
| Temperament |
Alert Devoted Intelligent Obedient Spirited Assertive Friendly Lively Playful Steady |
Companionable Intelligent Loyal Sweet |
Affectionate Faithful Playful Energetic Intelligent Spirited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: Shih-Poo's has great intelligence. | Average: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Lhasa Apsos are quite easy to train. | Shih-Poos are quite easy to train. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Lhasa Apsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Shih-Poo is a playful breed. | The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Lhasa Apsos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Lhasa Apsos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Shih-Poos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Lhasa Apsos need for social interaction is average. | Shih-Poos need a lot of social interaction. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | High: The Lhasa Apso is a very vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Shih-Poo rarely barks. | Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Lhasa Apsos are average watchdogs. | Shih-Poos are average watchdogs. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Lhasa Apsos are average defenders. | Shih-Poos are average defenders. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Lhasa Apso has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Shih-Poo has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Lhasa Apsos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Shih-Poos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Lhasa Apsos tend to escape less than other breeds. | Shih-Poos tend to escape less than other breeds. | Wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Lhasa Apsos have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Shih-Poos have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers 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. |
| Apartment Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Shih-Poos are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Lhasa Apsos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Shih-Poos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Shih-Poos tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Lhasa Apso vs Shih-Poo vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are average friendly towards strangers. | Shih-Poos are stranger friendly dogs. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are very kid-friendly dogs. | Shih-Poos are average friendly dogs towards children. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are very cat-friendly dogs. | Shih-Poos are average friendly towards cats. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are very dog-friendly dogs. | Shih-Poos are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Lhasa Apso is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Shih-Poo is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Shih-Poos are commonly okay with elderly people. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Shih-Poos are generally with other pets. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Lhasa Apsos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Shih-Poos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Lhasa Apso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Shih-Poo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Lhasa Apso vs Shih-Poo vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
| Health Issues | Lhasa Apsos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Shih-Poo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems |
Allergies Cherry Eye Familial Inherited Renal Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis |
Heatstroke Dental Problems |
Addison's Disease Allergies Cancer Renal Dysplasia |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 15-16 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Level | Lhasa Apsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Shih-Poos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Lhasa Apsos exercise need is minimal. | Shih-Poos have an average exercise need. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Lhasa Apsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Shih-Poos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average to High. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shih-Poo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Lhasa Apso has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Shih-Poo has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Lhasa Apso is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Shih-Poo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Lhasa Apso vs Shih-Poo vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies | 3-4 puppies | 5-8 puppies |
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