{"id":1896,"date":"2017-01-23T18:18:51","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T18:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tails.com\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2022-03-30T13:59:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T12:59:58","slug":"breed-post-lhasa-apso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/breed-post-lhasa-apso\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet: The Lhasa Apso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">This month we\u2019re looking at the confident and headstrong little Lhasa Apso. Originating from Tibet, they were known in their homeland as Abso Seng Kye, which translates as &#8220;Bark Lion Sentinel Dog\u201d. This breed was primarily used as a watchdog to protect palaces and monasteries from potential intruders. Ancient folklore tells us that when the dog&#8217;s owner passed away, their human soul entered the body of their Lhasa Apso, therefore this breed was considered to be sacred and held in very high regard. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">It isn&#8217;t uncommon for people to look at this cute little dog and think they would make the perfect lapdog. Although they are indeed small and cuddly, this breed has quite a self-reliant and independent character and will happily take the top dog of the house status if given half the chance. It&#8217;s important to establish leadership very early on. The Lhasa Apso likes to do his own thing and compared to a doting breed like a Labrador Retriever, will very much put his own needs before yours. There&#8217;s no question that this dog is more than capable of learning the rules, but he just might not be the most attentive or obedient pooch in puppy class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400\"><br \/>\nThis breed does not particularly require a great deal of exercise, and so can be suited to a smaller living space. They can be quite content with regular short walks, playing with their toys and having a cuddle on your lap. Although they do often tend to follow their owners around in the house to see what&#8217;s going on, they still retain quite an independent nature where needs be, so are unlikely to suffer with any anxiety issues if left alone at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2209\" src=\"http:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/blog-size-21-1.png\" alt=\"BLOG SIZE (2).png\" width=\"810\" height=\"580\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Lhasas have a long, thick coat and as an owner, you need to be prepared for the time and maintenance required when it comes to grooming. Daily brushing and combing of the coat is essential, and they should be bathed regularly &#8211; as often as once or twice a month. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">As with all brachycephalic or short-faced breeds, there can be some health issues relating to their prominent eyes and breathing in particular. Because dogs cool themselves by panting you need to take care they don\u2019t overheat in the hot summer months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Due to their guarding history, it\u2019s in the Lhasa Apso\u2019s nature to be instinctively protective over his family and they can tend to be quite wary and suspicious of strangers and new people. Socialisation with other dogs from an early age is imperative, to avoid any potential behavioural problems. Although they are by no means a large breed, in their own heads and hearts they see themselves as the biggest and toughest dogs in the park. It is said that &#8220;when a Lhasa Apso looks in the mirror, he sees a lion.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:400\">They may be feisty, cheeky, and a little big headed, but there is no question that this dog has a heart of gold. 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