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- Lhasa Apso Versus Pharaoh Hound: Introduction
- Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound: Overview
- Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound
- The Similarities Between the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound
- Size (Weight and Height) of Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound
- Lifespan of Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound
- Temperament of the Pharaoh Hound Versus the Lhasa Apso
- Adopting the Lhasa Apso versus Adopting the Pharaoh Hound
- The Intelligence of the Lhasa Apso versus the Intelligence of the Pharaoh Hound
- The Popularity of Lhasa Apso versus Popularity of Pharaoh Hound
- Tolerates Being Alone: Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound
- Do Lhasa Apsos shed more than Pharaoh Hounds?
- Which one drools more, the Lhasa Apso or the Pharaoh Hound
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Lhasa Apso or the Pharaoh Hound?
- Does the Lhasa Apso Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pharaoh Hound?
- Do Lhasa Apsos Bark and Howl? What about Pharaoh Hounds?
- Can Lhasa Apsos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Lhasa Apso vs. Pharaoh Hound
- Can Lhasa Apsos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Lhasa Apso or the Pharaoh Hound?
- Are Lhasa Apsos good family dogs? What about Pharaoh Hounds?
- How Kid-friendly are Lhasa Apsos and Pharaoh Hounds?
- Is the Lhasa Apso Easier to Train than the Pharaoh Hound?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Lhasa Apso
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pharaoh Hound
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound. Which One is a Better Pet?
Lhasa Apso Versus Pharaoh Hound: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Lhasa Apso and for the Pharaoh Hound. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Lhasa Apso or the Pharaoh Hound.
Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound: Overview
A very important difference between the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Lhasa Apso is a tiny-sized dog while the Pharaoh Hound is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Lhasa Apso belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Pharaoh Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Lhasa Apso to the Pharaoh Hound based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound
| Factor | Lhasa Apso | Pharaoh Hound |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 12 to 15 pounds | 45 to 55 pounds |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 11 to 14 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1780 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1500 – $1996 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 70.4 percent | 81.8 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 71 | 168 |
| Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 68 | 37 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Lhasa Apso in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Pharaoh Hound. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Lhasa Apso is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pharaoh Hound is 84 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pharaoh Hound is a better pet than the Lhasa Apso. So, you should get the Pharaoh Hound!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound
Below is a list of where the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound are most different:
The Similarities Between the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound
The Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound.
Lhasa Apsos weigh 12 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Lhasa Apsos are 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Pharaoh Hounds weigh 45 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Pharaoh Hounds are 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound
The lifespan of Lhasa Apsos is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Lhasa Apsos is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is between 11 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is 12.5 years.
Lhasa Apsos live longer than Pharaoh Hounds.
Temperament of the Pharaoh Hound Versus the Lhasa Apso
The Pharaoh Hound has a better temperament than the Lhasa Apso.
This is because the temperament score for the Pharaoh Hound is 81.8 percent while the temperament score for the Lhasa Apso is 70.4 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 70.4 percent, the Lhasa Apso has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 81.8 percent, the Pharaoh Hound has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound by measuring the temperaments of 27 Lhasa Apsos and 55 Pharaoh Hounds.
Adopting the Lhasa Apso versus Adopting the Pharaoh Hound
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Lhasa Apsos and many Pharaoh Hounds are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Lhasa Apso named A706115 that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Lhasa Apsos like A706115 on pefinder.com.
Also, like Lhasa Apsos, Pharaoh Hounds are also available for adoption. For example, Ruffles is a Male Pharaoh Hound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pharaoh Hounds like Ruffles that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Tramp is the name of another Lhasa Apso (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
You can find more Lhasa Apsos and Pharaoh Hounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the Lhasa Apso versus the Intelligence of the Pharaoh Hound
| Lhasa Apso | Pharaoh Hound | |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Rank | 68 out of 130 dog breeds | 37 out of 130 dog breeds |
| Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! | Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions |
Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.
According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.
This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.
To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.
Prof. Coren found that the Lhasa Apso has an obedience intelligence rank of 68 out of 130 dog breeds. The Lhasa Apso belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Lhasa Apsos tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.
The Pharaoh Hound has an obedience intelligence rank of 37 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pharaoh Hound belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Pharaoh Hounds tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.
The Pharaoh Hound is more intelligent than the Lhasa Apso.
However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.
The Popularity of Lhasa Apso versus Popularity of Pharaoh Hound
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Lhasa Apso is more popular with dog owners than the Pharaoh Hound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Lhasa Apso is 71 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Pharaoh Hound is 168 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Lhasa Apso
Popularity of Pharaoh Hound
| Year | Lhasa Apso Popularity Rank | Pharaoh Hound Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 63 | 160 |
| 2014 | 67 | 164 |
| 2015 | 65 | 171 |
| 2016 | 71 | 168 |
| 2017 | 77 | 174 |
| 2018 | 71 | 172 |
| 2019 | 78 | 161 |
| 2020 | 78 | 180 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound
Lhasa Apsos can be left alone for some time without problems.
Pharaoh Hounds do not like to be left alone.
Do Lhasa Apsos shed more than Pharaoh Hounds?
Lhasa Apsos shed moderately.
Pharaoh Hounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Lhasa Apso or the Pharaoh Hound
Lhasa Apsos do have a very low tendency to drool.
Pharaoh Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Lhasa Apso or the Pharaoh Hound?
Lhasa Apsos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Pharaoh Hounds are very easy to groom.
Does the Lhasa Apso Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pharaoh Hound?
Lhasa Apsos have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Pharaoh Hounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Lhasa Apsos Bark and Howl? What about Pharaoh Hounds?
Lhasa Apsos are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Pharaoh Hounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Lhasa Apsos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather?
Lhasa Apsos can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Pharaoh Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Lhasa Apso vs. Pharaoh Hound
Lhasa Apsos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Pharaoh Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Lhasa Apsos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather?
Lhasa Apsos cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Pharaoh Hounds can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Lhasa Apso or the Pharaoh Hound?
Lhasa Apsos get along fairly well with other dogs.
Pharaoh Hounds get along very well with other dogs.
Are Lhasa Apsos good family dogs? What about Pharaoh Hounds?
Lhasa Apsos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Pharaoh Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Lhasa Apsos and Pharaoh Hounds?
Lhasa Apsos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Pharaoh Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Lhasa Apso Easier to Train than the Pharaoh Hound?
Lhasa Apsos are fairly easy to train.
Pharaoh Hounds are fairly easy to train.
Is the Lhasa Apso Better for Apartment Owners than the Pharaoh Hound?
Lhasa Apsos adapt very well to apartment living.
Pharaoh Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Lhasa Apso or the Pharaoh Hound?
Lhasa Apsos are very good for new dog owners.
Pharaoh Hounds are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Lhasa Apso
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Lhasa Apso that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Lhasa Apso:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pharaoh Hound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pharaoh Hound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pharaoh Hound:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Lhasa Apso and how the Pharaoh Hound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Lhasa Apso and of the Pharaoh Hound to other breeds:
Lhasa Apso Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Pharaoh Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Conclusion: Lhasa Apso versus Pharaoh Hound. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Lhasa Apso and the Pharaoh Hound better suits you and your family.