Lhasa Apso Puppies

Dog Breed Profile: Lhasa Apso Puppies

Country of origin: Tibet
Bred for: Companionship and watchdog, guard for Buddhist temples
Group: Non-sporting
Color: Any color, with or without darker tips on ears and beard
Life span: 13 to 15 years
Grooming Needs: Comb through daily, bathe monthly, or visit a groomer every four to six weeks
Coat: Heavy, straight, hard, dense
Size: Males 10 - 11 inches, 13 - 15 pounds; females slightly smaller
Temperment: Affectionate and self-cofident, but cautious around strangers
Training: Moderate; positive method work best
Energy: Moderate
Children: Good with older children with adult supervision
Compatibility with other dogs: Good if raised with them. Females tend to squable with each other
Health Concerns: renal dysplasia, luxating patellas (slipping kneecaps), allergies, dry eye, progressive retinal atrophy (a degenerative eye disease), cataracts, degenerative dis disease, cherry eye (a swollen tear gland that must be surgically repaired)