מרים עלען
#4 Targeted breeding only took place from the 1950s, starting in Great Britain and the USA, where not only a standard was set, but also – in contrast to the motley dogs in Tibet – bred more specifically in certain colors. Today Britain holds patronage over the breed.
#5 Small but mighty: A lion’s heart beats in this dog’s body, because the Lhasa Apso is a very intelligent, proud and independent dog.
#6 The downside of these character traits – which hardly matters to fans of the breed – is that they show a lot of stubbornness and only subordinate themselves to their owner.
And only if the two-legged friend proves to be worthy of him. This dog decides for himself who to make friends with.