Buyer question
Is a Lhasa Apso good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Lhasa Apso 3 out of 5 for beginners (easy size, strong will).
Source: the Lhasa Apso page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Lhasa Apso in the Animal Library
The detail
Bred in Tibetan monasteries and villages as an indoor sentinel that barked at strangers, the Lhasa Apso is a small, long-coated dog with a confident, independent mind. Loyal to family and aloof with strangers, it is a watchdog in a lapdog body.
- Temperament
- Confident, aloof, loyal
- Best fit
- Adult homes, apartments
- Trainability
- 2 out of 5 (Independent, stubborn)
- Energy
- 2 out of 5 (Short walks and play)
- Grooming load
- 5 out of 5 (Daily brushing or a clip)
What to weigh
Lhasas bark at strangers and can be snappy if handled roughly, so they suit calm homes. A full coat needs daily brushing, and many owners keep a shorter puppy cut.