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Group: | Non-sporting |
Size: | Small |
Life Span: | 12-15 years |
Height: | Male: 10-11 inches |
Female: 9-10 inches | |
Weight: | Male: 12-18 lbs |
Female: 12-18 lbs |
Lhasa Apso Facts
Coat : | Hard, heavy, straight and very dense |
Gait : | Free and straight |
Color(s) : | Any |
Living Area : | Any |
Hair Length: | Long |
Exercise Need : | Daily walk |
Recognized By : |
(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) F�d�ration Cynologique Internationale (AKC) American Kennel Club (UKC) United Kennel Club (KCGB) Kennel Club of Great Britain (CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council (NKC) National Kennel Club (NZKC) New Zealand Kennel Club (CCR) (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR) American Canine Registry (DRA) Dog Registry of America |
Date of Origin : | Ancient |
Place of Origin : | Tibet |
Todays Use : | Companion Dog |
Originally Used : | Companion Dog, Watch Dog |
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Lhasa Apso Information
Lhasa Apso Description:The origin of Lhasa Apso lies in Lhasa, Tibet. It is one of the oldest known dog breeds along with other breeds such as Shar-Pei, Saluki, Akita and others. The breed is believed to be more than 4,000 years old. In ancient times, it was primarily used as a guard dog for guarding monasteries and the homes of the noble class. It would alert the Tibetan Mastiffs with its loud bark and keen sense of hearing and seeing of any dangers. Despite being an ancient breed, it was hard to find outside Tibet until 1933, when a pair of Lhasas was given to an American dignitary named C. Suydam Cutting by the 13th Dalai Lama. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1935. |
Lhasa Apso Care & Grooming:The undercoat of the Lhasa Apso sheds once in a year and outer coat does not shed. The long coat of the breed is neatly parted which protects it against matting. However, a full grown coat needs to be brushed almost daily to prevent it from getting tangled. The long coat of the breed tends to attract a lot of dust. Thus, dry shampooing regularly is important to maintain a clean coat. Some Pet owners prefer to keep its coat short in “puppy cut” to avoid excess grooming. Hair around ears, eyes and paws should be trimmed once in a month. Its eyes and ears should be cleaned regularly and nail should be trimmed properly to avoid any injury. |
Lhasa Apso Health Problems:The Lhasa Apso is prone to some health issues like Skin infections, Ulcers, hip Dysplasia, Eye diseases, PRA, Kidney problems etc. |
Group: | Non-sporting |
Size: | Small |
Life Span: | 12-14 years |
Height: | Male: 12-14 inches Female: 12-14 inches |
Weight: | Male:10-18 lbs Female: 10-18 lbs |
Color: | Any |
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