Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Aggressive
Steady
Good-natured
Spirited
Assertive
Opinionated

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious

Lhasaneses are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Afghan Collies are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Lhasaneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Afghan Collies aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

United States

Lhasa Apso and Pekingese

Afghan Hound and Border Collie

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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2000

Hazel

Brown

Black

Black

Lhasaneses are known for their coat length.

Afghan Collies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Lhasanese can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Afghan Collie can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
PRA
Cherry Eye

Deafness
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Hearing Tests
Complete Physical Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Lhasanese has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Afghan Collie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Lhasaneses require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Afghan Collies require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Lhasaneses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Afghan Collies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Lhasaneses bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Afghan Collie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Tug-of-war

Walk, Run, Wrestle, Catch treats, Chase, Train, Brushing, Cuddling

Lhasaneses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhasanese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Afghan Collies are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lhasanese, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afghan Collie, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhasaneses usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Afghan Collies usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Lhasaneses have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Afghan Collies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Ideally, Lhasanese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Afghan Collie should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Lhasanese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 35-55 pound (16 - 25 kg) Afghan Collie feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Lhasanese is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Afghan Collie is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lhasanese is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Collie is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Lhasanese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Afghan Collies are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Lhasaneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Afghan Collie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Lhasaneses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Afghan Collies make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Lhasaneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Afghan Collies are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Lhasaneses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Afghan Collies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Lhasaneses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Afghan Collies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.