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Lhasa Apso - Purebred
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in Tibet as "Bark Lion Sentinel Dog."
His primary function was that of a police watchdog.
His keen intelligence and acute hearing and instincts for identifying friends from strangers made him uniquely suited for the role of a watchdog.
Lhaso's should not be mistaken for a typical toy lap-dogs. They are anything but that.
Tibetan monks believe that the Lhasas are lions reincarnated and hold them in high esteem. Of all Lhasas, the golden Lhasas are said to house the souls of the past Dalai Lamas.
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The Lhasa's coat needs regular grooming and owners need to be avid groomers or pay to have the dog groomed often. Due to his small size the Lhasa makes an ideal companion for the apartment dweller.
These dogs are highly intelligent and independent and can be good with other pets and children also - supervision best used when dealing with small children.
Country of origin: Tibet
Lifespan: 12-14 years
Colors: Slate, honey, sandy, smoke, black, white, dark grizzle, brown or particolor
Known health problems: Progressive retinal atrophy, entropion, congenital kidney ailments, atopy (allergic skin reaction), luxating patellas, intervertebral disc protrusion
Return from Lhasa Apso to Non-Sporting Group
