Lhasa Apso

A Lhasa Apso is a Tibetan dog, which was original bred for Buddhist Monastries to alert the Monks of intruders and to sit on their feet to keep them warm. Lhasa is the capital of Tibet, Apso means bearded, ergo Lhasa Apso means bearded Tibetan dog. It is one of the closest breeds to the ancestral wolf and as it has been around since 800BC, one of the oldest recognised breeds. They feature on the Tibetan Flag and are said to be lucky. Appearance Male and Females are different in size and weight. My Mam has two, a little boy and a little girl, and you can visably see the differences in size. The male is about 2-3 kg heavier than the female, and a little ...  Read the complete review

A dog with a big personality! This is not a pet for the faint hearted, they may be cute and adorable-looking dogs but if you're not prepared to be leader of the pack they will end up being in charge. They are very strong-willed and see themselves as the protector of the household. They do not usually respond well to training, you need to work hard to earn the respect of these wonderful little dogs - they appreciate firm, positive leadership - when you have their respect however, you have a friend for life. I have had 2 previous Lhasa Apsos and have found that every time, toilet training has taken a lot longer than with other dogs, persistence is the ...  Read the complete review