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Lhasa Apsa Overview

Is this elegant breed for you?

1. A Lhasa Apso person is as unique as the breed itself!

2. An Apso person will devote much effort to his dogs socialization, allowing him sufficient time to warm up to new faces.

3. A Lhasa Apso will get along with well-behaved children who treat the dog with respect.

4. An Apso person is ready for a future filled with lots of grooming, although there are lower-maintenance options to the full-length coat.

5. A Lhasa Apso person is prepared for an alert dog that will use his voice, with some being more "talkative" than others.

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Reprinted from Breeders Best: Lhasa Apso © 2004. Permission granted by Kennel Club Books, an imprint of BowTie Press.

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I picked up a 2 year old Lhasa from the shelter a few months ago for my mother. My mother named her Lucy and she is just the most adorable dog ever.

She stands up on her hind legs and begs when it's time to walk or when I am about to give her a treat. She was already potty trained. She loves people. When we bring her to the dog park, instead of going crazy with the other dogs, she goes up and says hi to all the owners. Sometimes she would just sit there next to them waiting for them to pet her.

She loves belly rubs, and I was able to train her to come, sit and lay down. She only chews on her toys and doesn't bark at all unless she is around big dogs. I think she has a Napoleon complex.

She is very picky with her food though. Also she is not very fond of big dogs. She barks intensely when they are around.
Sonny, Huntington Beach, CA
Posted: 6/22/2009 12:07:21 PM
this article seems accurate. I find my lhasa Apso stubborn (stomps his foot when he wants me to do something for him). protective (warns us of anyone approaching the house), friendly to all of our friends and family (runs from abusive children: has never hurt a soul) only chews his own toys (took about a year and 1/2 to achieve that). speaks (says "out" when he wants to go outside, sighs and whines when he does not get his way)
lays on our sofa when we are not home (warm indentions on the sofa when we return). I think the breed is easily spoiled.
Tammy, Gary, IN
Posted: 5/27/2009 5:03:01 PM
i have a lhasa named brandy who is a happy and exicted little dog. i sagest a lhasa for a family with older children and there somewhat hard to train. brandy like many other lhasa apsos will bark at lots of other random things like birds,clouds,falling leaves,ect. overall lhsases are good dogs! p.s. some love cats!
Rachel/ (james)=nikname, noble, OK
Posted: 4/7/2009 1:02:22 PM
Until last wednesday a had the privilege of have a lhasa, her name is Luna, she is great with my baby and my busy 5 years old, since she is a puppy she was behaving like a baby, I developed to much love for her, she slept between my feet or in my lap; Sombody took it on 2-18-2009 and I still praying for a miracle, I love her we need her.
The Matelats, Cypress, TX
Posted: 2/23/2009 9:35:43 AM
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