I'm thinking about geting a lhasa apso.?

Question

Anyone owners out there have anything good or bad to say about the breed? Do you like your lhasa apso? Are they a good dog to have around kids? Any facts?
Please and thank you. : )

Answer 1

Make sure you learn how to deal with all the hair...My mother and I own a groom shop and that would be our longest grooming dog...time wise.As long as you keep there hair maintaned then you got a great,lovable and full of energy to spare for the kids,fuzzy mop like dog.My mom breeds hers and her moma dogs name is Quesa Sue.She is 5 years old now but still acts like a spunki puppie...she loves fetch and LOVES treats(she dances for them)To me they have such an out going personality and are great lap and car dogs.Now a few tips for picking a puppy....make sure it has a clean bill of health with a vet,check the eyes for hair(some birth diffects can cause them to grow little hairs out of there eye ball) Also check for a bump on there belly where the cord would have been(its called a hurniated umbilical if there is one)not a good thing to have on your puppy.Check the bite on the dog also...if the bottom overlaps the top its not a good trait(causes bad teeth, breath and difficult eating)I find that the female(wile sometimes cost more)are better for their additude and the boys seem to love to pee on and hump all sorts of things(not too great if you have kids)Well other then what I know from personal exp. you should always pick up a breed book when you get your new pup so you can learn all about their breed.HAPPY PUPPYING !!! ;-)

Answer 2

I had a Lhasa apso for 13 years from the time he was eight weeks old. I have had several dogs in my life and he was one of the best. I once read an article that said if a Lhasa likes you the first time you meet, you have a friend for the rest it his life. If he doesn't like you the first time, then you have an enemy the rest of your life. My daughters were 4 and almost 2 when I got my Lhasa. He was great with them. One thing to keep in mind is that they have very thick fur and hot climates can be very hard on them if you don't shave them (this info comes from my vet). They originated in Tibet. Was introduced to the United States in the 1960's. Despite their size, they make great watch dogs. "Common people" in Tibet were not allowed to own them. Life expectancy, if I remember correctly, is 13 -15 years.

Answer 3

I have a two year old Lhasa Apso. I am 26 and I live alone in a condo with no fenced yard. I read about countless types of dogs and I decided to choose a Lhasa despite some of the negative things I had heard. I believe that with the right training, a Lhasa is a wonderful dog to have. She is quiet when I am gone, I have never ever had a complaint that she was barking excessively. In fact, she only barks when a stranger is approaching, or if a larger dog is too close to her. She recognizes people on sight and she loves to be around anyone she has met before. I have socialized her around children and she is best buds with my parent's Shih tsu. She is SOOOO smart, and kinda sneaky sometimes, but I have taught her lots of tricks and for the most part she listens to me. I recommend that you research the breed by typing in "Lhasa Apso Information" on a yahoo search. The AKC and breeder websites are fairly accurate in thier descriptions of the breed's personality.

I will say that I know my dog will never be the type to walk up to a stranger with her tail wagging excited to meet them. ANYONE new that she meets needs to be introduced to her. She needs about 5 minutes to decide if she likes them or not. Once she has decided that the new person is cool, she is thier friend for life. She has never NOT liked someone after 5 minutes, and she has never forgotten a person that she has met. When I take her on a walk, I never EVER let strangers come up and pet her, unless they are willing to stand in place for a few minutes and let her smell them. She does not appreciate it when strangers run up and try to pet her without letting her smell them. The only exception to this behavior is children. When she sees/smells children, she loves them immediately. I think this might be strange for the breed, but I have made sure that she was exposed to lots of children since she was a puppy. As far as other dogs go, she is friend's with my parent's shih tsu and they get along very well. However it would take quite a bit for her to like another dog. I dont think Lhasa's do well in multi dog situations at all.

She was easy to train, and despite what other's have said, I find that her grooming is no big deal at all. I usually brush her hair every other day for about 5 minutes, bathe her once a week, and I take to her to the groomer every two months to be cut short. Unless you want to show your Lhasa, I see no reason why you cant cut their hair short. Its much easier to take care of, more comfortable for them, and it allows them to go outside and chase the squirrels as good as any other dog. I really love my dog, and I would get another Lhasa in a heartbeat. Any puppy should have obedience traning (professional if you have never trained a dog before), and Lhasa'a are no exception. They are cute, smart, loyal, cuddly, and they will adapt to any mood that thier owner is in! Hope it helps!

Answer 4

Lots of brushing time needed to keep that long coat untangled. Some are sweet, but others are aggressive and uncooperative and snippy around kids. And all small dogs are harder than average to housebreak.

BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/

Answer 5

We have a Lhasa Apso and she is the best thing that we did to our lives. She is 3 years old. Not a problem. She is very attached to us. My daughter also has one. I recommend you to get one -- you will love that breed also. Good luck!

Answer 6

I love our Lhasa but she doesn't do well with little toddlers. She likes children but they have to be old enough not to be rough with her. My girlfriends Lhasa is the same way.

Answer 7

*I* sure wouldn't reccomend them. I met ONE that was pleasant. They were bred as GUARD dogs,you know.
HUGE amount of coat. MUST be groomed DAILY!

Answer 8

Yes, one thing you have to comp there hair every day, there hair gets very long.

Answer 9

well... im glad you spelled it right!!!!!!!

If you are planning on getting a pup,,, Go to a good breeder...and Go to Training classes ,, and SOCIALIZE SOCIALIZE SOCIALIZE!!!