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14+ Informative and Interesting Facts About Lhasa Apsos

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#4 Why the word “apso” is included in the breed’s name is less clear. It could just be a misspelling of the word “abso,” which is part of the breed’s original Tibetan name, “Abso Seng Kye.”

#5 Lhasas guarded Tibetan dwellings from the inside — while Mastiffs guarded outside — and would bark to alert the humans of any potential intruders.

#6 Tibetan Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and they believe that in the stages of reincarnation, a dog often comes right before a human.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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