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Lhasa
Apso dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Non-Sporting
Group |
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Origin of breed |
Tibet
as a guard dog |
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Life expectancy |
12
to 18 years. |
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Color |
Include
red, gold, cream, honey, white, gray, brown, and black. |
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Coat type |
Long,
straight, and harsh coat. Double coated |
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Exercise needs |
Moderate
energy level. It does not demand exercise although it loves
to scramble about and will be healthier and happier if given
regular opportunities to run free and play. |
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Temperament |
It has a bold temperament. It is wary and aloof of strangers.
They tend to be a one person dog and do not change loyalties
easily. It is adaptable, playful, and affectionate. It does
not like to be left alone and does not like rough handling. |
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Good with children |
Makes
an excellent watchdog. |
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Grooming needs |
Minimal shedder but has a tendency to mat. It requires professional
clipping 4 to 6 times per year. |
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Average size (inches) |
10
- 11
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slightly
smaller
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Average weight (lbs) |
13
- 15
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13
- 15
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Health issues |
Slow to mature, the Lhasa
Apso does not reach its prime age until 3 to 4 years of age.
It is relatively free of health problems, although it may
suffer from genetic kidney conditions, eye injuries and blocked
tear ducts. Poor ventilation to the ears may lead to ear infections. |
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Living conditions |
Can adjust to
both city and country living. Makes an excellent apartment
dog. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Lhasa Apso is a shaggy
breed of nonsporting dog used to guard monasteries, temples, and households
and revered as a symbol of Tibetan royalty and as a good-luck talisman.
Its name stems from Chinese words meaning "barking sentinel"
or "lion". It is also called the Tibetan Apso, a reference
to its origins in Tibet in the 8th century BC; legend says that Tibetan
priests who failed to reach Nirvana were reincarnated as lhasa apsos.
They are easily trainable, responsive and alert nature and very long-lived.
The Lhasa Apso is characteristically hardy, intelligent, and watchful.
It is longer than it is tall and has a heavily haired tail that curls
over its back and a long, profuse coat that covers its eyes. The coat
of the Lhasa apso may be of various colours, but golden-brown shades
are preferred by most breeders. The hair is so long it is often groomed
to fall over the eyes and face so that only the muzzle peeks out from
a curtain of hair. Its ears are pendantlike and heavily feathered, and
nearly obscured by hair. The tail forms a lush plume over the back and
its eyes are medium-sized and dark brown.
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Dog
breed infobits |
It
is also known as the Apso Seng Kyi.
The Lhasa Apso has excellent hearing and will give a good early warning
at the approach of strangers.
The Lhasa Apso was a traditional gift from the Dalai Lama. |
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