Lhasa Apso
Non-Sporting Group
Low-sheddingAKC RecognizedCan suit apartment life
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
5 - 8 kg
🌍 Origin
Tibet
🐕 Shedding
Minimal
✂️ Grooming
Weekly
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Monastery sentinel: bred in Tibet to alert monks to visitors, they bark at newcomers and can be wary of strangers.
- Long coat: a full coat needs frequent brushing to prevent mats; many owners keep a shorter "puppy cut" for easier care.
- Independent spirit: confident and self-assured, they respond best to patient, consistent training.
- Loyal companions: affectionate with their own people, they adapt well to apartment life.
- A low-shedding coat. Some people with allergies find that easier to live with, but no breed is allergen-free.
Getting out with a Lhasa Apso
Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.
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