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Lhasa Apso breed information and pictures
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The Lhasa Apso is part of the Nonsporting (Companion) group. The Lhasa Apso is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Lhasa Apso is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Lhasa Apso lifestyle is Prefers indoor living
The Lhasa Apso is susceptible to hip dysplasia and skin, kidney and eye problems. It is important that when contacting a Lhasa Apso breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Lhasa Apso from a petstore which commonly are known to support Lhasa Apso puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Lhasa Apso health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Lhasa Apso breed standard.
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Lhasa Apso |
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Group:
Nonsporting (Companion) |
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Shoulder Height:
09.75 in - 09.75 in |
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Weight:
15-20 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Low amount |
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Intelligence:
Above Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Fair |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Tibet (China) - Type was probably fixed in the 7th century AD during the conversion of Tibet to Buddhism. Used as temple guardians. Were sent to imperial courts of China as tokens of esteem and good fortune. Began to appear in the West around the turn of the century. Primarily used as watchdog in Tibetan palaces.
Character:
Lhasa Apsos are calm, loyal, and lovable. They enjoy company, but are wary of strangers.
Temperment:
This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets.
Coat:
The topcoat is long and straight. The undercoat is shorter and slightly softer.
Care
The dog must be groomed thoroughly with a brush and comb twice a week. Great care must be taken to avoid breaking the hair. Keep the eyes and ears clean, and trim excess hair from between the pads of the feet.
Colour:
Golden, sandy, or honey w/black tips on ear, tail, and beard
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Watch Dog
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- American Kennel Club - Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a small, hardy breed with a beautiful cloak of hair that parts ... Lhasa Apso Breed Standard. Non-Sporting Group. Character ...
- Breed Standard
The Lhasa Apso standard is an attempt to define an ideal specimen and is a word ... That the standard calls for a well-ribbed up Lhasa Apso is often misconstrued as ...
- Lhasa Apso - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
standard. The Lhasa Apso (lha-sah ap-so) is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. ... The Lhasa Apso is a long-lived breed, with some living in good ...
- Lhasa Apso Breed Standard - The Kennel Club
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