Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu vs Brazilian Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Lhasa Apso | Shih Tzu | Brazilian Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Tibet | China |  Brazil |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 77 | 20 | 490 |
| Reviews | 0 | 3 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Lhasa, Lion Dog | Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog | Fox Paulistinha, Terrier Brasileiro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969 as a Toy breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. |
| 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 | 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 | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
| Price | $500-$700 | $800-$1200 | $500-$700 |
General Appearance - Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu vs Brazilian Terrier
| Size | Small | Small | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg) | 9–16 pounds (4-7 kg) | 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 14 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg) | 9–16 pounds (5.5 kg) | 17.5 pounds (8 kg) |
| Height | 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) | 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) | 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) | 9.5 inches (24 cm) | 15 inches (38.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu vs Brazilian Terrier
| Coat | Dense | Dense | Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Red Yellow Brown White Black | Brindle Liver Silver Blue Gold Red Black | White Tricolor Blue Black |
| Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Effortless: The Brazilian Terrier requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Lhasa Apsos shed above average. | Shih Tzus shed none to minimal. | Brazilian Terriers are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu vs Brazilian Terrier
| Temperament | Alert Devoted Intelligent Obedient Spirited Assertive Friendly Lively Playful Steady | Active Friendly Happy Lively Playful Courageous Gentle Intelligent Outgoing | Active Friendly Keen Alert Gentle Restless |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low: The Shih Tzu if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. | Average: Brazilian Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Lhasa Apsos are quite easy to train. | Shih Tzus are quite easy to train. | Brazilian Terriers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Lhasa Apsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Shih Tzus are not the most playful dog breed. | Brazilian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Lhasa Apsos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Shih Tzus have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Brazilian Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Lhasa Apsos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Shih Tzus are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Brazilian 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 Tzus need a lot of social interaction. | Brazilian Terriers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | High: The Lhasa Apso is a very vocal breed. | High: The Shih Tzu is a very vocal breed. | Average: The Brazilian Terrier barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Lhasa Apsos are average watchdogs. | Shih Tzus are average watchdogs. | Brazilian Terriers are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Lhasa Apsos are average defenders. | Shih Tzus strongly protect their territory. | Brazilian Terriers strongly protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Lhasa Apso has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Shih Tzu has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Brazilian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Lhasa Apsos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Shih Tzus have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Brazilian Terriers have an 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 Tzus tend to escape less than other breeds. | Brazilian Terriers have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Lhasa Apsos have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Shih Tzus have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Brazilian Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Shih Tzus are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Brazilian Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Lhasa Apsos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Shih Tzus adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Brazilian Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Shih Tzus tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Brazilian 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 Tzu vs Brazilian Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are average friendly towards strangers. | Shih Tzus are average friendly towards strangers. | Brazilian Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are very kid-friendly dogs. | Shih Tzus are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Brazilian Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are very cat-friendly dogs. | Shih Tzus are very cat-friendly dogs. | Brazilian Terriers are cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are very dog-friendly dogs. | Shih Tzus are very dog-friendly dogs. | Brazilian Terriers are dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Lhasa Apso is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Shih Tzu is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Brazilian 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 Tzus are not the best breed for elderly people. | Brazilian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Lhasa Apsos are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Shih Tzus are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Brazilian Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Lhasa Apsos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Shih Tzus are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Brazilian Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Tzu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Brazilian 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 Tzu vs Brazilian Terrier
| Health Issues | Lhasa Apsos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Shih Tzu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Brazilian 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 | Allergies Bladder Stones Distichiasis Dry Eye Ear Infections Ectopic Cilia Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Renal Dysplasia Keratitis Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Retained Baby Teeth Reverse Sneezing Snuffles Umbilical Hernias | Dental Problems Ear Infections Eye Infections Liver Issues Skin Allergies |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 10-16 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | No |
| Energy Level | Lhasa Apsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Shih Tzus have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Brazilian Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Lhasa Apsos exercise need is minimal. | Shih Tzus exercise need is minimal. | Brazilian 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 Tzus like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Brazilian 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. | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average to High. | Low to Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Lhasa Apso has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Shih Tzu has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Brazilian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Lhasa Apso is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Shih Tzu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Brazilian Terrier is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu vs Brazilian 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 | 2-5 puppies | 4-7 puppies |
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