Mary Allen
Mystical Quadruped – Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso dog breed comes from Asia, more precisely from Tibet. This breed existed more than 800 years ago. The Tibetan Terrier and the Tibetan Spaniel are considered to be the ancestors of the Lhasa Apso. The dogs of this breed of dogs have a mystical meaning in their homeland. They were kept in monasteries as good luck charms.
How Big & How Heavy Will It Be?
The small dog usually does not get much taller than 25 cm with a weight between 5 and 7 kg.
Coat, Colors & Care
It has a lush, long coat. The coat of hair is hard and straight. There are several coat colors. As a rule, lion and golden and gray tones are found. Sometimes the fur can also be two-tone.
Regular grooming is necessary. Due to the length of the coat, the Lhasa Apso will need frequent combing and brushing.
Nature, Temperament
Its characteristics are: affectionate, calm, in need of love, playful, self-confident, and very alert
The relationship with children and other dogs is good. When dogs of this breed feel mistreated, they sometimes sulk for days. Begging is alien to them.
The Lhasa Apso does not shy away from conflict, which can sometimes be dangerous given its size.
Upbringing
The small Asian dog is very strong-willed. They say he’s difficult to train and there’s something to that. It usually decides for himself whether and what he learns. This is probably due to his spoiled life in the monasteries of Tibet.
Be consistent and persistent in parenting, and you’ll beat that little rascal at his own game. With a lot of patience and love, you can convince this dog that it is better for him if he listens to you.
Posture & Outlet
Because of its size, it is the ideal apartment dog, but it also needs regular exercise and exercise. There is one more special feature: this dog loves snow and likes to run around in it.
Typical Diseases
Sometimes the short bridge of the nose of this dog breed causes problems, but this can be ruled out relatively well with a good pedigree.
Life Expectancy
On average, the Lhasa Apso dogs reach an age of 12 to 14 years.