ADDITIONAL LHASA APSO PICTURES
Family:
Breed Group: Herding, AKC Non-Sporting
Origin: Tibet
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Watch dogs, companions
Used today: Companions
Other Name(s): Lhassa Terrier
History of the Breed: An ancient breed that likely originated from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet around 800 BC. These dogs were kept by
aristocratic Tibetan society and by Tibetan monks in the monasteries. They were treasured for their spiritually and thought
to bless their owners with good fortune. In 1901 Mrs. A. McLaren Morrison brought the Lhasa Apso to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland where it was registered as an official breed in the Kennel Club in 1902. The Lhasa was admitted to AKC registration in 1935. It was
originally shown in the Terrier Group, then reassigned to the Non-Sporting in 1959.
General Appearance: The head is covered in long hair parted from the top of the head to the tail, the face has whiskers, and a beard.
The muzzle is of medium length and the nose is black. The brown eyes are medium sized. The pendant ears are heavily feathered. The body length
from point of shoulders to point of buttocks is longer than the height at withers. The chest is well ribbed, strong loin, well-developed quarters
and thighs. The tail is well feathered and carried well over the back in a screw position. The coat is dense, heavy, straight, and floor length
providing a unique look.
Height & Weight:
Height 9-11 Inches
Weight 13-15 Pounds
Coat: Heavy, straight, hard, dense and floor length.
Color: All colors are acceptable.
Grooming needs: High, a bath every 7 to 14 days with several brushings between baths. If kept clipped, the breed requires a
professional groomer every 6 to 8 weeks.
Temperament of Breed: An independent calm breed that is suspicious of strangers but very loving to their families.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Low, recommend a short daily walk
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: PRA - Progressive retinal atrophy, kidney disease, patellar luxation
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 14-18 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 46
First Registered by the AKC: 1935
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
The American Lhasa Apso Club (ALAC)
Lhasa Apso Canada
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