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Name	Lhasa Apso	Shih Tzu	Beagle
Origins	Tibet	China	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	77	20	6
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Other Names	Lhasa, Lion Dog	Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog	English Beagle
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
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.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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	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
Price	$500-$700	$800-$1200	$500-$800

General Appearance - Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu vs Beagle

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)	9–16 pounds (4-7 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	14 pounds (5.9-6.8 kg)	9–16 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu vs Beagle

Coat	Dense	Dense	Dense
Colors	Red Yellow Brown White Black	Brindle Liver Silver Blue Gold Red Black	Tan Red Tricolor White 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 Beagle requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Lhasa Apsos shed above average.	Shih Tzus shed none to minimal.	Beagles shed moderately.

Characteristics - Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu vs Beagle

Temperament	Alert Devoted Intelligent Obedient Spirited Assertive Friendly Lively Playful Steady	Active Friendly Happy Lively Playful Courageous Gentle Intelligent Outgoing	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving
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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Lhasa Apsos are quite easy to train.	Shih Tzus are quite easy to train.	Beagles are easy to train.
Playfulness	Lhasa Apsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Shih Tzus are not the most playful dog breed.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
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.	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 Tzus are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Beagles 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.	Beagles 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.	High: The Beagle is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Lhasa Apsos are average watchdogs.	Shih Tzus are average watchdogs.	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Lhasa Apsos are average defenders.	Shih Tzus strongly protect their territory.	Beagles can't provide protection for 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 Beagle 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.	Beagles 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.	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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.	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Lhasa Apsos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzus are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Beagles 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.	Beagles 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 Tzus tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Beagles 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 Beagle

Stranger Friendly	Lhasa Apsos are average friendly towards strangers.	Shih Tzus are average friendly towards strangers.	Beagles are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Lhasa Apsos are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzus are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Lhasa Apsos are very cat-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzus are very cat-friendly dogs.	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Lhasa Apsos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzus are very dog-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very 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 Beagle 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.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Lhasa Apsos are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Shih Tzus are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Beagles are generally with 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.	No Beagles 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes 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 Beagle

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 Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-16 years	12-15 years
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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.	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Lhasa Apsos exercise need is minimal.	Shih Tzus exercise need is minimal.	Beagles 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.	Beagles 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.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
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.	High The Beagle has a high 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 Beagle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Lhasa Apso vs Shih Tzu vs Beagle

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	2-14 puppies, average 7
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