Lhasa Apso is a three thousand year old Tibetan dog breed. It is a fantastic watch dog, perfect for apartments. They look amazing with flowing hair. It is a hypoallergenic dog. It means people do not suffer from dog allergy because of a Lhasa Apso.
Lhasa Apso is a small but sturdy and elegant dog. It is a perfect family pet which is also very independent minded and therefore can stay alone. You can keep him alone for long hours without any problem. It is a courageous dog. It is said that when a Lhasa looks at itself in the mirror it sees a lion.
Lhasa Apsos transform completely from their puppy look. They develop new colours, a regal posture, and a responsible demeanour.
Health wise Lhasa is very strong. They live comfortably up to 15 years or more in big cities like Mumbai. If the nutrition is proper and they are not exposed to scorching sun between 11 AM and 5 PM, they generally do not fall sick.
Lhasa requires regular grooming (brushing, bath, ear cleaning etc.) and short walks. They love to play with kids and that gives them enough exercise.
Lhasa’s temperament is that of a responsible watch dog. They prefer to maintain a distance with other dogs. But they blend perfectly with people. They may be slightly suspicious of strangers, but that is expected of a natural watch dog (often called sentinel dogs).