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The Lhasa Apso is a small breed, with a long, heavy, double coat, which in show dogs cascaded over the eyes and is draped over the entire body to the floor. They resemble a small version of the Old English Sheepdog. The Lhasa comes in a variety of colors, from gold, cream, and honey to smoke, dark‑grizzle and slate. Some Lhasas are multicolored, black or brown and white. The coat is straight, hard and heavy, and not silky. The Lhasa has small, dark eyes, deep-set rather than protruding, framed by heavy, feathered ears that extend past the chin and frame the round face and a medium-length muzzle. Show dogs will have a dark beard and mustache. The neck will have an abundant "scarf" of hair, the tail is feathered and curled over the back in a "screw."
The Lhasa Apso is an intelligent and lively breed, and makes an excellent pet. They are very affectionate and devoted to their owners, but will not put up with rough handling from children, and indeed do not care for children in general unless they've been socialized with them from an early age. Obedience training should be started early. The Lhasa has a tendency to be stubborn, however, so this trait must be tolerated. They make excellent watch dogs, being suspicious of strangers, and are inclined to bark a great deal. They are dog-aggressive and prefer to be the only dog in the home.
If you train a Lhasa Apso well, they will not only come to love you, but also their surroundings. Always try to be nice to a Lhasa and train it only in a calm nice manner. Never yell at a Lhasa. It takes not only patience but time to properly train this breed. The Lhasa Apso is a vigorous, energetic, personable, intelligent, little dog with more heart than the average dog. They are courageous and totally devoted to their family. The Lhasa Apso can live in an apartment or on a 300 acre ranch. It also can befriend a child with asthma that may never experience the joy of owning a pet, as they are hypoallergenic. Lhasa Apsos are intelligent and require a firm but gentle master. Lhasa Apsos do prefer living by their own rules but are extremely sensitive and enjoy pleasing their masters. Praise will go much farther than force or tough verbal correction as a Lhasa Apso can become stubborn if to much authority is applied. The Lhasa Apso has a wonderful temperament. Lhasa's are so intelligent that they can tell when you are home just by the sound of your car door shutting. If you are not feeling well your Lhasa Apso is always there to comfort you and is just happy being by your side. Their nature is that they aim to please. Lhasa Apso's are wonderful dogs for the obedience ring.
Renal dysplasia, an often‑fatal kidney ailment, can afflict the Lhasa. Hip dysplasia also occurs, but is not very common. The long coat must be kept free of parasites to ensure no skin problems.
Hair around the ears should be trimmed to avoid infection. The ears need bi-weekly cleaning.
The Lhasa Apso was first bred in the sacred city of Lhasa, Tibet over two thousand years ago. The breed was used in temples and monasteries as a watchdog and were considered sacred, as it was thought that when the master died, his soul would enter that of the dog. The breed was able to spread to other countries thanks to the Dalai Lama, who presented them to visiting foreign diplomats. They became established in England in the early 1900s and the United States in the 1930s. The American Kennel Club accepted the breed in 1935.
The coat of the Lhasa Apso pars at the spine and falls straight on either side. It will be easier to groom if you keep it cut short, however the coats of show dogs must reach the floor. These dogs must have their coats brushed once a day to keep from matting. Do not bathe, simply dry shampoo. Check the feet and end of the coat for matting, as well as foreign matter. The eyes and ears must be cleaned every day. This breed is an average shedder.
Some dogs shed excessively, but most shed minimally. Owners will need to brush accordingly.
The Lhasa Apso makes an excellent pet for apartment living. They will run around the home and do not necessarily need a yard. They do like to be taken for long walks, and have the opportunity to run free in a safe and secure area.
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I don't have a Lhasa Apso but I have found with my dogs that if I give them a special treat when I leave the house they don't get upset and actually look forward to the treat. Try not to give that treat at other times.When I come home I don't make a big deal of it. I actually ignore them and find something to do until they settle down. Then I pet and greet them. They seem to mirror my energy level...so stay calm when you walk in the door. No high pitched or excited greetings. Give them a couple of minutes then greet them. Hope this helps you too.
I think it might be a mixed breed, there are dogs born without tails, abnormaly, but there are also breeds of dogs who don't have tails. I don't think it will be a big problem.
As long as you will be able to take care of his eye problems, it would be fine. It's best if you cut the hair near the eyes, but you can leave the hair on the head and beard and everywhere you want it.
Try switching him to a different diet. Some dogs can be pretty picky about their food. Some brands which I've heard to appeal to dogs (and are healthy for them too) are Innova EVO or Blue Buffalo. If dry food doesn't appeal to your dog, maybe you should try a BARF (all raw diet) or one consisting of cooked rice, chicken and vegetables.
Are you sure your lhasa apso is pure bred? It's strange that you say she has curly hair that does not grow long because a pretty dominant trait of lhasas are a long, thick straight coat. Perhaps your lhasa apso is mixed with a poodle or some other breed. If not, then there is not much that you can do about it.
It's best to feed your lhasa apso puppy at least 2 to 3 times a day, because it's needs the most maximum energy for it to be strong, healthy, and it helps the skin to grow shiny. I don't know the brand but try to buy the ones with more meat. Like if you look in the ingredients label, the first one shouldn't be wheat but meat. That is your choice though, and I prefer that because my puppy is a bit picky, but now he is beautiful. He doesn't have any skin problems and is in perfect shape. When they grow up you should feed them max of 2 times a day, or they will become quite chubby.
This is Coco - she is a mixed breed of Cavalier King Charles and Llasa Apso (Llasalier)
Age :
3 months old
Name:
Shi oni
Color:
red,black,brown,velvet black
Description:
cute cuttly
Age :
3 months old
Name:
Shi oni
Color:
red,black,brown,velvet black
Description:
cute cuttly
Age :
3 months old
Name:
Shi oni
Color:
red,black,brown,velvet black
Description:
cute cuttly
Age :
2
Name:
Lucky
Color:
White brown blond
Description:
A very cute dog he's the best dog ever! And loves kids
Age :
2
Name:
Lucky
Color:
White brown blond
Description:
A very cute dog
Age :
6.5
Name:
Sophie
Color:
Beige
Description:
My name is Sophie I was born 16 May 2007 I was adopted by my new parents the 14 July 2007 I'm a very spoil little girl My parents take good care of me every years I got my physical to the every three months I go for my full groom every nights my mom gave me a sponge bath clean my eyes clean my ears she brush my nice fur and put some parfum after I got a nice treat the day I was adopted I found a very nice paradise I'm a very lucky girl I hope I live long long time for my parents there are very special for me Sophie
Age :
5 months
Name:
yummie
Color:
white
Description:
plant montster
Age :
5 months
Name:
CoCo
Color:
Blonde
Description:
CoCo is a Llasalier
Age :
5 months
Name:
CoCo
Color:
Blonde
Description:
Coco with my black lab - best of friends. CoCo is a hybrid Llasalier
Age :
2
Name:
Choco
Color:
Mixed
Description:
Adorable little Choco hates only one person in the world - our garbage man. He loves playing with balls and could be the next David Beckham.
Age :
18 Mo
Name:
Mr. Buttons
Color:
Cream Bronze
Description:
A very loving and attentive puppy; always finding and keeping up with your location. Will sit and wait for you to finish up a shower and private time in the bathroom and will await for a stranger to be all the way in a room before checking them out.
Age :
1 year 2 months
Name:
Sachie
Color:
dark grey
Description:
so charming & lovable
Age :
5 years and 1 year
Name:
Harvey and Misty
Color:
Blonde
Description:
My beautiful babies who bring me joy and happiness every day.
Age :
6 years old
Name:
lesmar and marles
Color:
white and brown
Description:
They r the love of r lives.... V. family...
Age :
3 months
Name:
Isabell
Color:
White with Gray Markings
Description:
Puppy cut
Age :
11 months
Name:
Cooper
Color:
Blonde
Description:
Very playful and well behaved. We foundhim in a pet store that was about to close and he had been in a kennel/crate for 4 months. We just fell in love with him and would never have any other dog.
Age :
15 and 16.5
Name:
Lulu and Emma
Color:
Tan with black/white
Description:
Our senior citizen Lhasa Apsos. December 2010.
Age :
3
Name:
holly
Color:
white
Description:
she is a joy to have. she as a sturdy body with small strong legs and a firm coat. but like all lhasa's she is stuborn.
Age :
4 months
Name:
jenny
Color:
black
Description:
She was a very cute n intelligent.. She was a my most lovable dog in my life she was like my baby.. But once she went out of home n nobody knows tht what n she came under a car n she leave us.. Rilly missn her a lot...
Age :
4
Name:
Pepper
Color:
smoke
Description:
white front feet
Age :
18
Name:
Bart
Color:
gold
Description:
Bart is my Lhaso Apso & Annie was Maltese. She passed away last year at the age of 17
Age :
3 months
Name:
Chewbacca
Color:
Brown and white
Description:
Chewey (Chewbacca) is an adorable little boy almost three months old. This picture is him at 2 months roughly. He is great with our infant son and they will be best buddies! He loves to play "tag" where you take turns chasing him and being chased. He is very smart and loving, they are such a good breed, these dogs. Chewey is growing fast and healthy. He is such a fun little clown and already house-trained! Yay Chewey! If you are thinking of getting a dog, I suggest you try a Lhasa, they are superb.
Age :
2 years
Name:
Old Tamarktus Khata
Color:
red
Description:
Under the first light of day.
Age :
1,3 year
Name:
Old Tamarktus Khata
Color:
red
Description:
Ski promenade.
Age :
4 month
Name:
Old Tamarktus Khata
Color:
red
Description:
A ski promenade.
Age :
10 months
Name:
romeo
Color:
golden brown
Description:
his royal fluffiness
Age :
3 months
Name:
Archie
Color:
Grizzle
Description:
Adorable but a torture
Age :
4 months
Name:
Simka
Color:
Golden
Description:
Very friendly and playful. She loves everyone. She will do anything for a treat.
Age :
4 months
Name:
Simk
Color:
Golden
Description:
Very friendly and playful, lpves everyone
Age :
2 years
Name:
Elvis
Color:
cream
Description:
very loving but stubben xxx
Age :
2 years
Name:
Max
Color:
golden
Description:
Laying down, to cool off.
Age :
2 years
Name:
Max
Color:
golden
Description:
His younger days.
Age :
4
Name:
Olly
Color:
Golden and white
Description:
Olly is the best dog in the world.
Age :
2
Name:
Max
Color:
golden
Description:
This is the length we keep Max's hair to, in the summer we cut it, look 3 pix back. Thats the length he gets cut. Then it grows out like this.
Age :
2
Name:
Max
Color:
golden
Description:
He is the most loving and adorable dog, he is nice to everything cats, dogs, humans, but he chases rodents. The huge rat in our shed never returned! He loves greeting everyone. He loves cats, but they don't understand him and always run or attack. Max never gets hurt because he is very clever.
Age :
2 years
Name:
Max
Color:
golden
Description:
He is very friendly, to cats and dogs and people, but not rodents.
Age :
2 years
Name:
Max
Color:
golden
Description:
He is very friendly, to cats and dogs and people, but not rodents.
Age :
3 months
Name:
Teddy
Color:
Golden with black mask
Description:
Teddy loves his family! However, he barks at everyone else he sees including dogs and inanimate objects. His hearing is very keen - he flies to the door when he hears it open. Beware strangers!
Age :
3 months
Name:
Teddy
Color:
Golden with black mask
Description:
Teddy loves his family! However, he barks at everyone else he sees including dogs and inanimate objects. His hearing is very keen - he flies to the door when he hears it open. Beware strangers!
Age :
3 months
Name:
Teddy
Color:
Golden with black mask
Description:
Teddy loves his family. However, he barks at every person and dog he meets on the street! He also barks at non moving objects, such as fire hydrants. He hearing is sharp and he runs for the door when he hears it opening. Beware stranger!
Age :
5 years
Name:
Max
Color:
blonde
Description:
he's not the friendliest with other dogs-well, to some he is .He's very particular on this. His best friend is a shit-szu. He is king of the castle.But he loves cats and wants to be friends with every cat he meets.unfortunately a lot of cats don't understand this. He's sweet, affectionate and follows me everywhere. He does not like his tail to be touched and he thinks he is people. To me he is my baby and even though he gets grouchy sometimes I would not trade him for the world.
Age :
5 months
Name:
POMPOM
Color:
white brown
Description:
Pompom on cam
Age :
8 months
Name:
Clemson
Color:
tan, brown and white
Description:
Lovable
Age :
8 months
Name:
Clemson
Color:
tan, brown and white
Description:
Lovable
Age :
8 months
Name:
Clemson
Color:
tan, brown and white
Description:
Lovable
Age :
12
Name:
phoebe
Color:
slate/white
Description:
phoebe wants a treat
Age :
2yrs
Name:
ZACK!!
Color:
golden brown n black on the face
Description:
he is very naughty n carin n understands very well ..
Age :
12 weeks
Name:
Match
Color:
white tan with dark brown on ears
Description:
match again
Age :
12 weeks
Name:
Match
Color:
white tan with down brown on ears
Description:
my gorg lhasa apso match he doesnt bark often loves children and attention
Age :
7 months
Name:
Buster
Color:
multi
Description:
Buster is a wonderful little guy! Definately a mama's boy :o)
Age :
1 1/2 years
Name:
Lola
Color:
Honey/White
Description:
I gave her a Spanish name because her birthday is on Cinco de Mayo. Cheers!
Age :
7 weeks
Name:
Bailey
Color:
Brindle
Description:
Age :
7 weeks
Name:
Macy
Color:
white multi
Description:
Age :
7 weeks
Name:
Amanda
Color:
white multi
Description:
Age :
4 months
Name:
sonw
Color:
tri
Description:
the best
Age :
14 weeks
Name:
Louie
Color:
white brown &black
Description:
male Lhaso Apso pups vet checked health certificate shots up to date and very cute
Age :
12
Name:
Maxo
Color:
Beige
Description:
The Great Maxo
Age :
12
Name:
Maxo
Color:
Beige
Description:
The Great Maxo
Age :
5 years
Name:
Goofy
Color:
golden
Description:
extremly possessive, very head strong but very very loving.
Age :
2 1/2
Name:
Rollie
Color:
gray
Description:
My little guy can be a handful at times. He loves to go for walks in the woods, loves swimming. He hates baths but he'll humour me as long as it don't take too long. He's a complete nut after its over. He'll take a dive towards the floor and skid on his side over the carpet over and over. You can tell he loves to be clean, but he loves to be dirty too, unfortunately.
Age :
5
Name:
Whisper
Color:
brown white
Description:
Her with daughters son and grand babies
Age :
5
Name:
Whisper
Color:
brown white
Description:
She is beautiful
Age :
4 months
Name:
Bruno
Color:
Brown and White
Description:
He is very obedient and well disciplined.He wants us to be with him everytime.
Age :
4 months
Name:
Bruno
Color:
Brown and White
Description:
He is very playfull and he likes kids very much
Age :
4 months
Name:
Bruno
Color:
Brown and White
Description:
He is very naughty pup and very affectionate.His eyes are sexy brown.
Age :
10+ years
Name:
Taffy and Tippy
Color:
White
Description:
Courtesy of S. Shaffer.
Age :
1.5 years
Name:
Tammy
Color:
Parti-Color
Description:
Courtesy of S. Shaffer. Her beautiful dog Tammy.
Age :
1.5 years
Name:
Tammy
Color:
Parti-Color
Description:
Courtesy of S. Shaffer. Her beautiful dog Tammy.
Age :
1.5 years
Name:
Tammy
Color:
Parti-Color
Description:
Courtesy of S. Shaffer. Her beautiful dog Tammy.
Age :
1.5 years
Name:
Tammy
Color:
Parti-Color
Description:
Courtesy of S. Shaffer. Her beautiful dog Tammy.
Age :
6 months
Name:
Tammy
Color:
Parti-mix
Description:
Courtesy of S. Shaffer
Age :
10 + years
Name:
Taffy
Color:
White
Description:
Recently passed. Courtesy of S. Shaffer
Age :
13 years
Name:
Tippy
Color:
White
Description:
Courtesy of S. Shaffer
Age :
4
Name:
FLuFFy
Color:
brown
Description:
brown
Age :
6 months
Name:
Archie
Color:
Blonde
Description:
This is Archie as a pup, getting his hair dried!
Age :
2
Name:
Archie
Color:
Blonde
Description:
This is Archie thinking he is a human.
Age :
2
Name:
Archie
Color:
Blonde
Description:
My child.
Age :
2 mos.
Name:
Hershey
Color:
Creme,
Description:
Just a baby
Age :
2 yrs.
Name:
Hershey & Reese
Color:
Creme, Black $ White
Description:
best friends
Age :
7puppy
Name:
Squeaker
Color:
black & white parti-colored
Description:
Cute and lovable Squeaker got her name because she was always sqeaking as a baby. Even as a tiny puppy she was very affectionate and wanted lots of attention.
Age :
7
Name:
Squeaker
Color:
black & white parti-colored
Description:
Rest in Peace, I miss you so much. You were so brave as you struggled with cancer. This photo was taken the day she was diagnosed with cancer.
Age :
7
Name:
Squeaker
Color:
black & white parti-colored
Description:
Rest in Peace, my sweety. This is Charley's mom. She was much more affectionate than most Lhasas and always wanted to be on my lap. She was a rescue dog. Since she was abused in a show kennel she was afraid of people when we got here.
Age :
puppy
Name:
Charley
Color:
red and white with black tips
Description:
Very affectionate male puppy!
Age :
2 years
Name:
AKC Champion Dusty Roads Scholar
Color:
Red
Description:
Dusty in show coat. He is very playful and loves kids. He's great with other dogs, although he makes it clear in the home that he is King.
Age :
2 years
Name:
AKC Champion Dusty Roads Scholar
Color:
Red
Description:
Dusty loves everyone. In the show ring Dusty excels. He loves being shown and struts to show off for the girls.
