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    _________________________________________________________________

Lhasa Apso FAQ - Home Page


    _________________________________________________________________

   This is the FAQ for the LHASA APSO. Compiled and written by Susan Giles,
   Chairperson of the American Lhasa Apso Club, BREED STANDARD COMMITTEE. This
   is the only recognized and official publication for our breed.


    _________________________________________________________________

 Table Of Contents

    * History
    * Personality
    * Description
    * Health Issues
    * AKC Standard
    * Breeder Referral
    * Rescue
    * Resources
    * Clubs

 HISTORY



  Early references to the Lhasa Apso date back hundreds of years ago in
  Tibet. His primary function was that of inner guard dog in Tibetan
  monasteries and palaces, where his intelligence, acute hearing and
  natural instinct for being able to identify friend from stranger made
  him well suited for his role.

  Prized by the country of Tibet, the Lhasa Apso was not allowed to
  leave the country except as gifts from the Dahli Lhamas. The first of
  our breed to enter directly into the U.S. were a gift to Mr. And Mrs.
  C.S. Cutting, noted world travelers, who received their dogs directly
  from the 13th Dahli Lhama. The Cuttings, who owned Hamilton Farms in
  Gladstone, New Jersey acquired their Lhasas in 1933. These two dogs a
  male and female were the foundation stock of the Hamilton Farm Lhasas.
  The Lhasa Apso was accepted as a breed by the American Kennel Club in
  1935, thus making them eligible to be registered and shown in the U.S.

 PERSONALITY



  The Lhasa Apso exhibits a regal attitude when looking his best; seldom
  a pet, but rather a companion; often a clown, but never a fool. The
  Lhasa Apso temperament is unique. [INLINE] His rather independent and
  stubborn nature requires patient understanding, and he resists harsh
  and strict discipline. He is rather calm and deliberate, although
  chary(suspicious) of strangers, a direct reflection of his
  long-standing heritage of seclusion in Tibet.

  The Lhasa Apso is a big dog personality in a small package. They view
  themselves as big and important. It is said "when a Lhasa looks in the
  mirror he sees a lion." Maybe this is where they get the name "Little
  Lion Dog." They adapt easily to their environment and your schedule.
  We do not recommend the Lhasa for families with children under age 3.
  This is because of the small size of a Lhasa puppy, who can be easily
  hurt by a child possibly falling on them.

 DESCRIPTION

  Parted from the tip of their nose to the base of the tail the hair on
  the Lhasa is long, heavy and floor length with the tail carried well
  over the back. About 10 to 11 inches at the shoulder and around 12 to
  18 pounds, they are lap dog size. [INLINE] A Lhasa in proper weight
  and condition will be in good hard flesh, well muscled and neither too
  fat or too thin. Pets, for easy care, are often kept in "Teddy Bear"
  or "Cocker" clips. Otherwise, grooming is required every 3 or 4 days.

 HEALTH

  Relatively free of health problems, kidney disease is the single most
  dreaded health problem in the Lhasa. Still not enough is known about
  the possibly inherent qualities of this disease. Careful breeding by
  conscientious owners is the best deterrent we have at our disposal.
  Kidney disease can kill puppies between the ages of 6 months and 2
  years. This should not be confused with the kidney dysfunction
  sometimes observed in old age dogs. Hypo-thyroidism is seen quite
  often in the breed. However, medication can control this and it is
  usually not life threatening. The Lhasa ages gracefully and keeps a
  youthful appearance and attitude well into their teens. Their life
  span is generally 12 to 18 years. For additional information about our
  breed contact: ALAC - Lynn Jamison, 801 Linda Lane, Raymore, MO 64083.
  Telephone number is (816) 331-7764.

 BREED STANDARD



  The Official Standard of the Lhasa Apso was last revised and Approved
  on July 11, 1978

  Character - Gay and assertive, but chary of strangers.

  Size - Variable but about 10 or 11 inches at the shoulder for dogs,
  bitches slightly smaller.

  Color - All colors equally acceptable with or without dark tips to the
  beard and ears. [INLINE]

  Body Shape - The length from the point of shoulders to point of
  buttocks longer than the height at the withers, well ribbed up, strong
  loin, well developed quarters and thighs.

  Coat - Heavy, straight, hard not woolly or silky, of good length, and
  very dense.

  Mouth and Muzzle - The preferred bite is either level or slightly
  undershod. Muzzle of medium length; a square muzzle is objectionable.

  Head - Heavy head furnishings with good fall over eyes, good whiskers
  and beard, skull narrow, falling away behind eyes in a marked degree,
  not quite flat, but not domed or apple shaped; straight foreface of
  fair length. Nose black, the length from tip of nose to eye to be
  roughly about one-third of the total length from nose to the back of
  the skull.

  Eyes - Dark brown, neither very large and full, nor very small and
  sunk.

  Ears - pendant, heavily feathered.

  Legs - Forelegs straight; both forelegs and hind legs heavily
  furnished with hair.

  Feet - Well feathered; should be round and catlike, with good pads.

  Tail carriage - Well feathered, should be carried well over back in a
  screw; there may be a kink at the end. A low carriage of stern is a
  serious fault.

 BREEDER REFERRAL



  The American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc. has a nation wide breeder referral
  service available to anyone that is interested in the Lhasa Apso.
  Write or call Amy Andrews, 18105 Kirkshire, Beverly Hills, MI 48025 or
  telephone at (810)644-9194.

 BREED RESCUE



  The American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc. has a nation wide breed rescue
  program in place as well. For more information write or call Mary
  Schroeder, 5395 S. Miller St., Littleton, CO 80127. Telephone (303)
  973-3600.

 RESOURCES



  Books - written by ALAC members (past and present) -

  _How to Raise and Train a Lhasa Apso - P and T Chenoweth, T.F.H.
  Publications, 1965

  Lhasa Lore - Sally Ann Helf, Alpine Publications, 1983

  The Lhasa Apso - Frances Sefton, MacArthur Press, Australia, reprint
  1975.

  The Complete Lhasa Apso - Norman and Carolyn Herbel, Howell Book
  House,1993

  Your Lhasa Apso - Robert J. Brendt, Denlingers,1974_

  Magazine - published by ALAC members -

  The Lhasa Apso Bulletin - ed. Marianne Nixon, 13216 NE 40th St.,
  Bellevue, WA 98005. (Bi-Monthly publication of the American Lhasa Apso
  Club received with membership)

 CLUBS



  The American Lhasa Apso Club,Inc.(ALAC) For information and/or
  membership application:

  Joyce Johanson,126 Kurlene Dr.,Macomb,IL 61445. Telephone
  (309)837-1665.

  For information of the closest Lhasa Apso club in your area write or
  call:

  Michael Santora, 12525 SW 240th St.,Princeton,FL 33032. Telephone
  (305)258-2240
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