Lhasa Apso
Dog · Non Sporting · 0 live listings
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.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
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.
Common questions
Is a Lhasa Apso a good first dog?
It can be, for a patient adult household. Lhasas are loyal and adaptable but independent and watchful, and they do not like to be pushed around.
What health problems do Lhasas have, and what should be tested?
Kidney disease, luxating kneecaps, eye disease such as PRA, dry eye and cherry eye, and hip dysplasia occur. Ask for a patella check, a recent eye exam and OFA hips on both parents, and ask about kidney disease in the line.
Do Lhasa Apsos shed?
Very little, but the long coat grows continuously and mats without daily care. A short trim every few weeks is much easier to manage.
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