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Lhasa Apso

Breed Profile

The Lhasa Apso hails from Tibet. It was bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries, to alert the monks to any intruders who entered. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet, and apso is a word in the Tibetan language which means “bearded”, so, in other words Lhasa Apso means “long-haired Lhasa dog”.

Temperament

Having been bred as an indoor monastery-sentinel dog by Tibetan Buddhist monks, Lhasa Apsos are vigilant and have sharp ears. The ideal Lhasa temperament is to be wary of strangers while being faithful to those closest to them. Left untrained, they behave aggressively toward strangers.

Color & Coat

Coat: The coat is heavy, straight, long and hard

Color: It comes in many hues, including honey, black, white, slate, or parti-color.

Living Environment

The Lhasa Apso dogs thrive within an apartment. They are very active indoors and fare well without a yard. This playful, energetic and affectionate is suitable for kids. Proper socialization of this dog at a young age is essential.

Health

The Lhasa Apso is a long-lived breed, with many enjoying excellent health well into their early 20s, although the average age for these dogs is 12–15. There are few health problems specific to the breed. Their vision may deteriorate with age however as they do not rely much on their sight, loss of vision comes with few noticeable changes in behavior.