Lhasa Apso

Tibet · 10 in tall · long silky coat

Next to the average dog it is low-shedding, protective, adaptable, and not for small children. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise.

Find out if a Lhasa Apso suits you

Trait profile

• Affection with family5
• Good with young children3
• Good with other dogs3
• Openness to strangers3
• Watchdog instinct5
• Energy3
• Playfulness3
• Trainability3
• Mental stimulation3
• Adaptability5
• Shedding1
• Grooming needs3
• Drooling1
• Barking3

Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.

About the breed

The Lhasa Apso ( LAH-sə AP-soh) is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. Traditionally the breed has been used as an interior watchdog.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

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