Lhasa Apso

Lhasa Apso Puppies Description: The Lhasa Apso has the characteristics of keen watchfulness, and is very hardy. The Lhasa Apso is easily trained and is responsive to kindness. Their beautiful dark eyes are appealing as they wait for some mark of appreciation for their efforts. The Lhasa Apso is happy, usually long lived, adaptable and good in families with children.

Lhasa Apso Puppies Height: 10 - 11 inches
Lhasa Apso Puppies Weight: 13 - 15 lbs.

Lhasa Apso Puppies Colors of the Lhasa Apso: Solid golden, sandy, honey, dark grizzle, slate or smoke; black parti-color, white or brown.
Lhasa Apso Puppies Coat: Top coat long, heavy, straight and hard. Moderate undercoat.

Lhasa Apso Puppies Temperament: The Lhasa Apso is gentle, loyal.
Lhasa Apso Puppies With Children: Yes, the Lhasa Apso is good with kids.
Lhasa Apso Puppies With Pets: Yes, the Lhasa Apso is good with other animals.
Special Skills: The Lhasa Apso makes a great Family Pet

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Low

Lhasa Apso Puppies Care and Exercise: Daily combing and/or brushing of the Lhasa Apso is required. Their thick undercoat may become matted if not properly groomed. Pay special attention to matting on the bottoms of the feet. Clean ears and eyes meticulously. Even though they love to walk and play, the Lhasa Apso does not demand exercise, but regular exercise will keep them fit and trim.
Lhasa Apso Puppies Training: Can be obstinate. Patience and no harsh words are the best approach.
Lhasa Apso Puppies Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - Medium

Lhasa Apso Puppies Activity: Indoors - Very High, Outdoors - High
Lhasa Apso Puppies Living Environment: House, apartment, country or city a Lhasa Apso will adapt to their environment. Owners of a Lhasa Apso must be committed to take care of their abundant coat.

Lhasa Apso Puppies Health Issues: May suffer from genetic kidney problems or ear infections.

Lhasa Apso Puppies Life Span: 14 Years
Lhasa Apso Puppies Litter Size: 4 - 5

Country of Origin: Tibet
History: They are the most popular of the breeds indigenous to Tibet. The Tibetan Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel and Lhasa Apso all share common ancestors. Sometimes they are known as the Tibetan Apso. The name "apso" means goat-like and they may have been named that as their coat resembles that of the goats kept by Tibetan herders. In Tibet, the Lhasa Apso was a treasured dog of the privilege classes. They are truly an aristocrat, having been bred in a domestic environment for generations. Coming first to Britain in the 1930's and then later to America by 1935.