As its name implies the Lhasa Apso as a breed originated in Tibet. There it traditionally had the honor of watching over monasteries and palace. Today's Lhasa Apso does indeed have a sense of the regal about it with its sweeping silky skirt th...

The Lhasa Apso, also called the Lhasa Terrier, is classified under the non-sporting breed class. They have a long shaggy coat that makes them look a bit like a small Old English Sheepdog. The breed is believed to have first appeared during aro...

Who would think that the Lhasa Apso bred to be the companion of Tibetan monks, would become so popular around the world? It has a loud bark, a very sharp sense of smell, and is an alert little guy. They are fearless and very loyal to their famili...

Breed Description The Lhasa Apso originated in Tibet. This non-sporting breed was the interior sentinel of Buddhist monasteries, with the role of alarming monks of intruders. The Male Lhasa Apso typically stands 10.75 inches tall at the wither...

Take a look at the bottom of your Lhasa Apso's feet. Can you see the pads or are they hidden by the thick hair that grows between them? The hair between the pads of a Lhasa's feet grows quite long and quite fast. If ignored, that hair will mat. T...

Here are some things to keep in mind about grooming your Lhasa: 1) Brush the coat in layers. 2) Lightly spray each layer with a detangler or conditioner before you brush through it. This will lubricate the hairs, cut down on static, and make remo...

Temperament: Here we see a dog that is intelligent, friendly and well mannered. This dog is lively and loves their owner. This breed has good hearing abilities, and makes a natural watchdog. The Lhasa Apso will love motivational training. This dog...

Regular grooming is a necessity if you plan to keep your Lhasa Apso's coat free of mats and tangles. Therefore, it is necessary to teach your Lhasa puppy--when he is young and before he really requires a lot of brushing--to accept grooming as par...

All dog breeds are the results of converging evolutionary factors and interbreeding. Some breeds are man-manufactured and some are naturally made, there is hardly any influence on their form and function from the ability of natural selection. For ...

We Lhasa breeders may be contributing to the decline in Lhasa popularity by the information we provide about the breed in our ads and on our websites. In an attempt to protect our dogs, we often end up giving the breed a bad image, especially whe...