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Lhasa Apso Puppies for Sale
Lhasa Apso
Abby, the Lhasa Apso at 8 months old.
"She is a true joy. She is stubborn, which is a breed trait, but will do
just about anything for a treat."
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Pronunciation |
LAH-sa AHP-so |
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Description |
The Lhasa Apso has a long, heavy, double coat,
draping over his entire body to the floor. This shaggy little dog looks like a
small version of the Old English Sheepdog. Gold, cream, and honey are the most
popular colors, but the coat also comes in smoke, dark-grizzle, slate and a
multi-color assortment of brown, white & black. It is common for a Lhasa
Apso puppy's coat to change colors as it grows. The coat is straight, hard
and heavy, but not silky. The hair should cascade from the head over its eyes.
It should have a dark beard and mustache, and a muzzle that is medium-length,
but not square. It has small, dark, deep-set eyes and heavy feathered ears. Its
neck has an abundant scarf of hair and its tail is feathered and carried over
its back. |
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Temperament |
This is a hardy dog with a friendly, assertive,
manner. Intelligent and lively, it makes a good pet. Lhasa Apsos are spirited and devoted little dogs, which are affectionate with their masters. They can be very obedient to their masters. This breed responds to motivational training. They have a fine sense of hearing, and make good watch dogs. The Lhasa Apso
travels well. Sadly this little dog often falls into Small Dog Syndrome, a human induced behavior, where the dog thinks he is pack leader to humans. This causes many varying degrees of negative behaviors to come out in the dog. They become suspicious of strangers, and may not tolerate children. They will become willful with a loud persistent bark, as they try and get THEIR humans to listen to them. They will become nervous and untrustworthy with strangers and children, and inclined to fight with other dogs. Often times they will develop separation anxiety, getting very upset when left alone. Followers are not allowed to leave the pack leader, however pack leaders can leave the followers. They can become can snappish if surprised or peeved, and begin to display guarding behaviors. These negative behaviors are NOT traits of the Lhasa Apso, they are human induced behaviors, resulting from the dog not being treated like the canine species it is. Lack of leadership, rules and the lack of limits placed on the dog. A mentally stable dog, who gets enough mental and physical exercise will have a totally different personality. It is all up to the humans around the dog. As soon as the humans start being true pack leaders, the dogs behavior will change for the better. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 10-11 inches (25-28cm.) a little less
for Bitches
Weight: Dogs 13-15 pounds (5.9-6.8kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Generally a very healthy dog. Sometimes they have
skin problems if the coat is not kept free of parasites. They do have a slight
tendency to get hip dysplasia. Also kidney problems, eye problems and bleeding
ulcers. |
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Living Conditions |
These dogs are good for apartment living. They are
very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
Lhasa Apso need a daily walk.
Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get
to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in
yard. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more years. This breed is very
long-lived. Some dogs live up to 18 or more years. |
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Grooming |
The long coat parts at the spine and falls
straight on either side. No trimming or stripping is needed, although when in
full coat, they need to be brushed about once a day to keep their coats from
matting. Some owners opt to cut the coats short for easier grooming. Dry shampoo
as necessary. Check the feet for matting and for foreign matter stuck there.
Clean the eyes and ears meticulously, for they tend to tear. Some owners prefer
to get their coats clipped to cut down on grooming. This breed is an average
shedder. |
| Origin |
The land of Tibet was the home of the Lhasa Apso -
the breed taking its name from the sacred city of Lhasa. For at least two
thousand years the breed was only bred in Tibet by holy men and nobles. It was
used as a watchdog in temples and monasteries, and was considered sacred, for
when its master died, his soul was thought to enter the Lhasa Apso's body.
Although they were thought to bring good luck to their owners, Lhasa Apsos were
virtually impossible to buy. Happily these very precious dogs, and the equally
prized Tibetan Terrier, spread to other parts of the world, mainly because the
Dalai Lama. Tibet's ruler would present them to visiting foreign diplomats. The
breed was first seen in Britain in the 1920's and was introduced to the US in
the 1930's. |
| Group |
Herding, AKC Non-Sporting |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
CCR, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CCR = Canadian
Canine Registry
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Cassie, the Lhasa Apso
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Photo Courtesy of
Spooner's Lhasa Babies
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This is SWE.N.DK.CH BISS Whisborne
Heatwave.
Photo Courtesy of Jenny Eriksson.
Dream House
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Ditto at 6
years old
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This is 1 year old Sadie.
Lhasa Apso Pictures 1
Lhasa Apso Pictures 2
Small Dogs vs Medium and Large Dogs
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