Sylvia is breeder of Top Quality Lhasa Apso dogs. This website contain a lot of Lhasa Apso information and pictures about this wonderful breed from the roof of the world Tibet.
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My first meeting with the Lhasa Apso breed was in England beginning 70th's, at Earls Court Halls. I fell immediately in love with them and after some years I was pleased too exhibit the Lhasa Apso at Crufts Dogshow.
I bought my Lhasa Apso Champion Lingstoc Midas who had won best of breed at Crufts in 1987. In the past there were just a few breeders which didn't breed much, nowadays the breed gain popularity and in most countries there are more breeder of the Lhasa Apso.
I waited till I was living in the Netherlands before I purchase a dog and searched for Topquality kennels. The temperament and attitude I like a lot.
The most interesting part for me and my husband Frank is breeding as the best quality within the breed standard. I do like to breed with points of great importance: the Lhasa Apso type, Oriental expression head, sound movement, soundness in conformation overall and good density of coat.
My husband likes Lhasa Apso puppies very much and they all love him. The puppies always plays with him. The puppies knows him very well, even when they are gone.
In 1987 arrived female Madonna old English and Dutch bloodlines she was the foundation of my Lhasa Apso kennel for many years together with Midas. My dogs are based on old American so called Hamilton Lhasa Apso stock and the old English, our dogs are found in numerous kennels world wide.
The Lhasa Apso is not a typical lapdog. These charming and elegant dogs believe themselves to be the protector of the household. The dog develops close bonds with its owner and may seem suspicious of strangers, but it has an excellent sense of restraint and judgement.
The Lhasa Apso is very strong-willed. When training, it’s important to try and maintain the authority. They do not respond to training, but they do respect a firm, positive leader. You’ll have to earn the respect of a Lhasa Apso, but once you do you have a friend for life. Though it makes an ideal house and apartment dog, the Lhasa Apso needs daily exercise to maintain its attitude. Fresh air and walks will also keep it healthy.
If you can allow the dog some time to play in a protected open area, by all means do. It is also a sturdy and well-behaved traveler. The Lhasa Apso can live as long as 18 years. Grooming is fairly easy, but more attention should be paid when the hair is long. Daily brushing and the occasional bath will keep it looking good. Also remember to check the Lhasa Apsos ears for signs of infection.
The home of the Lhasa Apso is Tibet- the breed taking its name from the sacred city of Lhasa. For at least two thousand years the breed was only bred in Tibet by holy men and nobles. Used as a guard dog in temples and monasteries, and was considered sacred for when its master died, The soul was thought to enter the Lhasa Apso 's body.
All about the Lhasa Apso dog breed provided by EL Minja's kennel, Lhasa Apso information and pictures about this Tibetan dog breed.
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We have sometimes Lhasa Apso puppies available.
Early references to this dog breed date back two thousand years ago in Tibet.
The Lhasa Apso by most of the fanciers of the breed will have studied the draft copy of the latest standard. The Lhasa Apso breed standard cannot be iqnored, the Appearance of the Lhasa Apso, generally 25 to 27 cm height at the withers have an weight between 5 and 7 kg, average numbers of coarse a nice looking Lhasa wich is bigger or smaller can be exceptional good!Lhasa Apsos should have black or dark brown eyes with black pigmentation on the eye rims and a black nose. If not they have lack of pigmentation. The breed have a straight hard coat with a little soft undercoat comes in a variety of different colors from light sable to golden and darker to black color.
A Lhasa Apso have to be a proud dog with lots of self confidence and pride. The tail carriage over the back and should have a curl over the back. Not carried flat or pothook.
The Temperament of the Lhasa Apso; in the past bred to be a watch dog, these dogs are alert and have a keen sense of hearing with a rich, sonorous bark that belies their size. They are very bright and outgoing, but some tend to be aloof of strangers. Wariness does not mean unwarranted aggressiveness but having a discerning attitude for strangers; people approaching the dog simply need to show that they are a friend. However, many Lhasas are friendly.
Monks believed that Lhasa Apso dogs are reincarnated and as such hold them in high esteem. Golden colored Lhasa Apsos are said to house the souls of the Dalai Lamas. Early references to the Lhasa Apso date back hundreds of years ago in Tibet. The breed 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 Dalai Lamas.
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. 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 has a big personality in a small package. They adapt easily to their environment and humans schedule.
Once an Lhasa Apso , always a Lhasa Apso !.
El Minja's dog breeder kennels has Lhasa Apso puppies for sale; check out our puppy pictures