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

Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Cheerful

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

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

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Lhasa Apso and Pekingese

Bichon Frise and Shetland Sheepdog

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®

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

Hazel

Brown

Black

Black

Straight

Wavy

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
PRA
Cherry Eye

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee
Hearing
Heart
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Lhasaneses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Shelchons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Shelchon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Lhasaneses require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Shelchons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Tug-of-war

Fetch, Catch treats, Walk, Frisbee

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.

Shelchons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Shelchon, it's at least 8 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 Shelchons usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Shelchon 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
Slicker Brush
Scissors
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 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Shelchon feed 3 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 a Shelchon 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 a Shelchon 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.

Shelchon is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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 Shelchon 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.

Shelchons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Shelchons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Lhasaneses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Shelchons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Lhasaneses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Lhasaneses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Shelchons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.