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Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu
📊 Side-by-side stats
12-18 lbs
Weight
9-16 lbs
10-11 in
Height
9-10 in
12-15 yrs
Lifespan
10-18 yrs
$500-$1,500
Purchase Price
$500-$1,800
$800-$1,400
Annual Cost
$800-$1,500
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
3 : 2
🧹 Shedding
1 : 1
✂️ Grooming Needs
5 : 5
👶 Kid Friendly
3 : 4
🏢 Apartment Friendly
5 : 5
🛡️ Guard Dog
3 : 1
🎓 Trainability
3 : 3
✅ Choose the Shih Tzu if...
- 🐾you want the calmer of the two - it needs noticeably less daily exercise than the Lhasa Apso
- 🐾kids are part of the household - it's the more patient family dog of this pair