The Lhasa Apso personality ;

Lhasa Apso 's  are very intelligent with the ability to reason, and can even be somewhat be manipulative. Therefore, consistency is a crucial element in their training,  very much as it is with raising children.

Lhasa Apso puppies are very busy, full of energy and curiosity, becoming calmer and dignified, yet still playful, as adults. A slow maturing breed, Lhasa Apso 's do not reach their prime until well into their second/ third year of mature. Lhasa Apso 's  live longer than most other dog breeds, they develop slowly. Lhasa Apso dogs age gracefully, however, keeping a youthful appearance and attitude well into their teens. The average lifespan of the breed is 13 to 16 years old, although some have lived to be even beyond 21 like th efather of my Lingstoc Midas 21!.

Lhasa Apsos are bred as indoor watchdogs for hundreds of years, Lhasa Apsos can be suspicious of strangers. Lhasas are guardians of their own domain, they can be also protective away from home. Early socialization helps overcome the breed's natural tendency towards wariness of strangers and is critical to a Lhasa Apsos success as a family member. The time you invest in training ypur puppy will be well worth the effort in terms of the loyalty, joy, and long term companionship for its lifetime.

Like all dogs,Lhasa Apso 's have the capability of learning lots of words. Understanding this, refrain from overusing the word "No." Take the time to teach your Lhasa the right words for the behavior you want to.

As a general rule, Lhasa Apso 's tend to attach themselves to the adults in the family rather than to the children.  Experienced breeders generally have a good idea which puppy in a litter will do best in a family environment with children. Lhasa puppies that are raised with children, and where the interaction is closely supervised, can become successfully integrated into the family.

All play between a Lhasa puppy and young children should be guided by the responsible adult to prevent problems.

For hundreds of years Lhasa Apsos were bred to be interior watchdogs in the palace of the Dalai Lama and in the homes of other dignitaries in Tibet. This is their heritage. As a result, Lhasa Apso 's are very discriminating in their hearing,  Lhasa Apso 's tend to bark only when there is a legitimate reason to do so.

People with allergies to dogs have a difficult time being around them because of the dog's saliva, coat oil, hair, etc. However, many people with allergies and even some asthmatics can live with Lhasa Apso 's because this breed does not shed like shorthaired breeds.