Lhasa Apso

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated several hundred years ago in the Himalayan Mountains
• He was used as a watchdog in Tibetan Monasteries and in the homes of nobility

Personality and Behavior

• He's a very independent dog who'd rather please himself than please you
• He's suspicious of strangers
• He enjoys climbing to the top of furniture for a good view of what's happening around him and burrowing into pillows and blankets
• He'll rub his face into you and sit on your feet to show his affection

Training

• He's not easy to train. You will need patience as he is slower than most to learn obedience commands.

Shedding

• He sheds virtually no hair. You'll be hard-pressed to find a hair in your home! (Good for clean-freaks.)

Grooming / Maintenance

• Option 1: Clip his coat short every few months and then it only needs to be brushed occasionally.
• Option 2: Trim his long coat every 6 weeks and then brush it daily to keep it mat and tangle free.

Other varieties

• NA

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