The lhasa apso balance and outline reflecting his mountain heritage, the lhasa apso is, above all, a dog of moderation. Lhasa apso dog breed information american kennel club. Whether you keep their hair in an easy care puppy cut or longer locks, they grab attention wherever you go. A well behaved adult lhasa starts with a well trained young lhasa.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A lhasa apso is both a major character and a plot device in the 1948 childrens novel daughter of the mountains. Information and advice to help you take good care of your lhasa apso the typical lhasa apso. Lhasa apso, lhasa apso books, lhasa apso, lhasa apso. The lhasa apso is written by breed specialists juliette cunliffe, who has an unparalleled knowledge of the.
Enter your dogs name, select an icon and youll instantly see everything. Addorable lhasa apso christmas ornaments, stockings. We know, from the 1989 movie starring burt reynolds, that all dogs go to heaven, but the tibetan lhasa apso may very well be first in line and for good reason. The breed was probably developed from a small mountain wolf that inhabited this region some 4. The interactions of these nine genes result in the wide variety of colors seen in the breed. Everything about lhasa apso archives lhasa apso dog blog. Finally, you can avoid some negative traits by training your lhasa apso to respect you and by following the 11step care program in my book, 11 things you must do right to keep your dog healthy and happy. Lhasa apso, breed of dog from tibet, where it is called abso seng kye bark lion sentinel dog and is used as an indoor guard dog. It is a cross between the lhasa apso and the poodle. However, travelers who book tibet tours by the end of june will get a rare opportunity for special discounts plus. Lhasa apso information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. It was later renamed the lhasa apso in 1944, and reassigned to the nonsporting group in 1959. Longtime lhasa apso breeder and exhibitor, joyce johanson, shares her thoughts about the lhasa apso. Longer than it is tall, it stands 10 to 11 inches 25 to 28 cm and weighs to 15 pounds 6 to 7 kg.
A gene locus refers to a site on a chromosome where the gene for a. These are the same things that we do when we travel to tibet, in order to have a more meaningful, and less touristy experience 2020 coronavirus note. Poppy is a cheeky little lhasa apso puppy from the uk, born on christmas eve 2015. It was bred as an interior sentinel in the buddhist monasteries, to alert the monks to any intruders who entered guard dog. Breed of the monthlhasa apso lhasa apso puppies, lhasa apso. Make offer vintage mid century italian ceramic dog ilsa apso. Sandicast by sandra brue lhasa apso sandy pup dog sculpture collectible. The average life span of the lhasa apso is up to 18 years.
These are dark brown, mediumsized, set deeply in the head and characterised. Breed specific garden flags, pillows, house flags, door mats, cutting boards and more. The information in this book is really relevant and helpful. Shih tzus are characterised by their broader domed skull. Three of them the lhasa apso, the tibetan terrier, and the tibetan spaniel very likely have a common ancestor. It isnt like any other book you will ever read on the lhasa apso either. The word moderate precludes exaggeration of any one part over the other. Tibetan terrier dog breed information american kennel club. We got our first lhasa apso puppy when he was about 14 months old and this book has been very helpful in helping us care for this wonderful breed. The breed was credited with spiritual powers and considered to bring prosperity and fortune to the owner, hence it bore the name of talisman dog.
Select one of the many lhasa apso products below or use the menus on the left to refine your search for lhasa apso gifts, collectibles or home and garden decor items. From their good looks to their sassy personality, the lhasa is a great best friend and devoted heartbeat at your feet. The intended audience is anyone who appreciates the breed and who would be interested in topics concerning showing, breed popularity, trips down memory lane, and information about joyces lhasas in particular. The name apso is used in tibet for both of their smaller longhaired breeds and. For many centuries he was kept by tibetan monks in their isolated monasteries where they served as companions and watchdogs. The lhasa apso is a small breed dog and was originally bred to be a guard dog. This project presents a single electronic database of lhasa apso. The image of the dogs head is depicted on a beige background. Lhasa apsos are lovely dogs and companions, but need very different handling and this book tells you how to have a beautiful pet. Adopt charlie a white with gray or silver american eskimo dog lhasa apso mixed dog in charlotte, nc 28119495 great with cats, nice with dogs. Any lhasa should be brushed regularly to keep the fur from tangling.
There is some debate over the exact origin of the name. Although the breed is small in size, they can be aggressive and fierce when it comes to protecting their family. Coat color genetics in lhasa apsos by catherine marley. I was recommended the book by a lhasa breeder and i have found it very informative with lots of useful information in helping you raise a puppy and understand this breed. In earlier times, the lhasa and the tibetan terrier were sometimes considered to be the same breed, but eventually they were separated by. Lhasa is the capital city of tibet, and apso is a word from the tibetan language. Puppies, cute dogs, lion dog, brussels griffon, animal books, lhasa apso. Panda is a male lhasa apso shih tzu mix years old with a gorgeous white and silver coat and long silver color. Lhasa apso dogs have a narrower head and a longer nose with smaller eyes.
Find white lhasa apso puppies and dogs from a breeder near you. Experts believe that the locals had started domesticating and breeding. Appearance the lhasa apso is a small, sturdy dog with the alert appearance of a watchdog. Explore 9 listings for black lhasa apso puppies for sale at best prices. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The best of breed series is a groundbreaking range of books designed for pet owners and written by experts. For example, one of the most common alternate colors, blue, is a washedout black, while silver, a type of grizzle, is a mixture of cream and black or blue. Lhasa apso dog humor heat press transfer for t shirt sweatshirt tote quilt 876d. Apart from animations, the lhasa apso has also been the subject of literary classics. Everything about lhasa apso peterrosiejune 12, 2017 0 measure the lhasa apso is a little dog, with the male being around 10 to eleven inches high at the shoulder, and the female being somewhat smaller. All of our lhasa apso holiday decorations ship directly from our warehouse and come with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
In the 1948 childrens book by louise rankin, entitled daughter of the mountains, the lhasa apso is both a plot device and a central character. The story revolves around momo and details the long and challenging journey she had to take in order to retrieve. No taller than eleven inches, it has a narrow skull which falls away from ovalshaped eyes. Lhasa apso small, medium and big dog breeds pedigree uk. Lhasa apso dog names popular male and female names wag. Today the lhaso apso is more of a companion dog breed, but it still maintains many of its guarding instincts. I have a lhasa apso and one day she could not climb up the steps and would not let me pick her up without yelping and crying. Due to the covid19 crisis, tibet has been temporarily closed to all foreign travelers. Bearing a passing resemblance to their smaller cousin, the lhasa apso, tibetan terriers reside at the lower end of mediumsized breeds, standing about 15 inches at the shoulder and weighing. Another key feature of difference is that lhasa apso dogs tend to be fuller in the face, with the muzzle and beard being the main area where this is noticeable. Their eyes are larger, rounder and set wider apart. The coat comes in many colors from gold, cream, honey darkgrizzle, slate, smoke. The lhasa apso is a nonsporting dog breed originating in tibet.
The lhasa apso is a small, wellmuscled hardy little house dog originating in tibet and is thought to be descended from the type of dog common for centuries over central asia. Explore 6 listings for lhasa apso x puppies for sale at best prices. It was created as a convenient tool for the breeds lovers and breeders in order to gather and summarize the detailed information about all dogs of this breed, who lived before and who live now photos, the results of the dog shows, assessments, titles. Its easy to put these puppies on a pedestal and give in to every demand they have resist.
The abundant fur may be of any color or a mixture of several colors, and should be straight and dense. Buttons, a lhasa apso, weighed just under 3oz at birth about the same as a packet of marshmallows, and her mouth deformity meant she struggled. As we close the book on 2018, i wish all my blog readers and puppy owners a safe, happy, and prosperous new year. A snippet of lhasa apso history national purebred dog. There are at least nine distinct coat color gene loci in lhasas. The lhasa apso is one of the most popular of companion dogs and for good reason.
Its important that you show lhasas you are the pack master, and the. Alac has a new publication for you to learn about this versatile breed. Some of the five alternate colors are softer or diluted standard colors while others are rarer types of grizzle. Not only is height a factor but consideration must be given to weight and overall proportion. The lhasas history of nobility and holiness hasnt completely been forgotten. Lhasa apso best of breed the lhasa apso is one of the most popular breeds of dog, and here at last is a book to do it justice. I took her to the vet and they said she has invertabrayal disk disease and put her on medicaiton and told me to keep her caged majority of the day and not let her walk up or down steps by herself so basically i had to carry her. The alternate lhasa apso colors are gray, silver, liver, charcoal and blue. Apsoh is a nonsporting dog breed originating in tibet. Today, the friendly and assertive lhasa apso is a beloved breed regarded with affection for its spirit and solid self esteem. Welcome to the virtual database of the breed lhasa apso. If i was considering a lhasa apso, i would be most concerned about.
Its also free to list your available puppies and litters on our site. Dark brown, neither very large and full, nor very small and sunk. Lhasa apsos who compete in the show ring need daily attention to their coats to keep them dirt and matfree. Books about the lhasa apso include, but are not limited to. The most serious health problem in the breed is hereditary kidney dysfunction, which can be present in mild to severe form. The breed standard requires dark brown eyes and a black nose, although livercolored lhasas have a brown nose.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. People who dont show their lhasas typically keep the coats clipped for ease of grooming. Lhasa apsos are lovely dogs and companions, but need very different handling and this book tells you how to have a. To help make this happen for you my new e book was written insiders complete home guide to the lhasa apso in 112 pages i have covered nearly everything to help you have the best possible experience with a lhasa apso from start to finish. This website will give you the need to know information about all things lhasa apso dogs, as well as some great content for all dog lovers. February, 2020 if you are looking for a dog that originates from the far east, more precisely the tibet, and has all the traits of an excellent housekeeper, the lhasa apso might be just the breed you were looking for. The lhasa apso is characteristically hardy, intelligent, and watchful. The lhasa apso originated over two thousand years ago in tibet, bhutan and other countries bordering on tibet. Lhasa apso, lhasa apso books if you cant find the book you are looking for below just click the link below for the complete list of lhasa apso, lhasa apso books.
The lhasa apso was one of the first breeds to be used as a companion dog. The american kennel club breed standard for the lhasa apso calls for a small dog, standing 10 11 inches at the withers, or the highest point on the back of the dog, and weighing between 12 and 18 pounds. It has a heavily haired tail that curls over its back and a long, profuse coat that. The cold and mountainous country of tibet has produced several interesting dog breeds. Ordered this book because we were thinking of buying a lhasa apso puppy and i wanted to know as much as possible about the breed.