Designer / Mixed Breed Regular energy Wavy coat Designer / Mixed Breed 🐩 Poodle mix

Lhasapoo

Confident, Active, Smart

Lhasapoo is a designer cross between the Lhasa Apso and the Poodle (Miniature). This mix usually weighs about 11-20 pounds, often has a wavy or fleece-like coat, and often blends a balanced mix of playfulness and settle-down time from both sides of the pedigree. Common monitoring…

⚖️ 11.02–19.84 lbs 📏 10.2–13.3" 🎂 11–16 years 🧠 Intelligence #68 — below-average

Traits

Lhasapoo Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

20%

Trainability

40%

Grooming

60%

Friendliness

40%

Coat Type

Wavy coat Specialty/Professional

Breed data

Data Snapshot

🧠 #68

Intelligence

🎂 13.5yr

Average lifespan

💰 $16K

Lifetime cost

🍖 $300/yr

Annual food estimate

👨‍👩‍👧 Great

With kids

🩺 2

Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: Kidney dysfunction, Sebaceous adenitis

Owner resources

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Lhasapoo food & nutrition tools
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Lhasapoo training & walking gear
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For Lhasapoo owners
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Care basics

Lhasapoo Care Tips

Benefits from 30-60 minutes of daily walks, play, and light training games.

Coat can mat quickly—brush several times per week and plan regular professional grooming.

Consistency matters—keep sessions short, reward-based, and started early for best results.

Owner fit

Who the Lhasapoo Suits

  • Best suited to owners with some dog experience — difficulty rated 6/10.

  • Urban-friendly: adapts well to apartment or townhouse living when daily exercise is consistent.

  • Naturally energetic and intelligent, this breed fits best with early socialization and clear routines.

Before you choose

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