Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Inquisitive
Steady
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable
Spirited
Assertive

Energetic
Eager
Intelligent
Bold
Happy
Obedient

Avoid Lhaffons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Parson Russell Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

England

Brussels Griffon, Lhasa Apso

Jack Russell Terrier

2000s

1900s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Sable
Brindle

Pied
White

Lhaffons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Parson Russell Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

A Lhaffon 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.

A Parson Russell Terrier can have a litter of 13-15 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Cerebellar Ataxia

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Urolithiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

Patellar Luxation
Myasthenia Gravis
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

BAER Testing
Neurological Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Eye and Ear Examination

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

Parson Russell Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Parson Russell Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Lhaffons need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Parson Russell Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Parson Russell Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Parson Russell Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Parson Russell Terriers 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 Lhaffon, 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 Parson Russell Terrier, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhaffons 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 Parson Russell Terriers usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The Parson Russell Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Parson Russell Terrier 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
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Parson Russell Terrier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lhaffon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Parson Russell Terrier 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.

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

Parson Russell Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Parson Russell Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Parson Russell Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Lhaffons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Parson Russell Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Parson Russell Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Parson Russell Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Lhaffons have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Parson Russell Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Lhaffons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Parson Russell Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.