Lhasa Apso

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.

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