Comparison: Lhasa Apso and Pekingese

Lhasa Apso and Pekingese are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Lhasa Apso
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Pekingese
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Lhasa ApsoPekingese
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originChinaChina
CategorySmallVery small (toy)
Height at withers25–28 cm15–25 cm
Weight6–8 kg3–6 kg
Life span12–15 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Long, straight, heavy coat
  • Bearded face and drop ears
  • Tail carried over the back
  • Long dense coat with a mane and plumed tail
  • Flat face, wide head
  • Short legs, heavy forehand
CoatLong, heavy, straight, hard coat.Long, coarse, straight outer coat with dense undercoat.
PurposeA Tibetan monastery breed that guarded houses and temples; dogs were given as gifts by lamas.An imperial palace dog of Beijing, brought to Europe after the 1860 looting of the Summer Palace.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.