While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Carkies are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Lhasanese is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Fearless
Assertive

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

Carkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

Avoid Lhasaneses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Cairn Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier

Lhasa Apso and Pekingese

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

Hazel
Brown

Hazel

Black

Black

Carkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Lhasaneses are known for their coat length.

A Carkie can have a litter of 2-10 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.

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.

Carkies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Lhasaneses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Hypothyroidism

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
PRA
Cherry Eye

Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
T4 Concentration Test

Eye
Knee
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination

Carkies are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

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

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

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

Lhasaneses require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Carkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

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

Play, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Cuddling, Car rides, Walks, Talking, Play keep away, Tag, Wrestling, Play fetch, Tug rope, Go for walk, Run with kids, Snuggles, Adventures, Racing, Dog Parks

Tug-of-war

Carkies 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Carkie, it's at least 8 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 Lhasanese, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Carkies 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.

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.

Carkies 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.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Carkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

Carkie is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Carkies are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

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

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

Lhasaneses are not known for being a highly playful breed.