How to Care for a Lhasa Apso

Lhasa Apsos are thought to bring good luck to their owners. They are originally from Tibet and were bred by nobles and holy men. They are intelligent, affectionate dogs. Due to their long double-coats, they can also be high maintenance.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Give your Lhasa Apso a lot of time and attention. She can become depressed.

2. Brush your Lhasa Apso daily to remove tangles and matted hair. Shampoo their coat often.

3. Take your Lhasa Apso to the vet for regular checkups. This breed of dog is prone to ear infections, eye problems, and skin disorders. Kidney disease is also prominent in the Lhasa Apso.

4. Train your Lhasa Apso she requires a clear understanding of the master/dog relationship. Requires firm and consistent commands. They are a take charge type of dog and do respond well to praise.

5. Crate train your Lhasa Apso. They can become very arrogant and destructive if left alone. They must be taught obedience from the beginning.

6. Walk your pet daily. This is the perfect animal for apartment or condominium living. Lhasa Apso needs minimal exercise.

Tips & Warnings

• It is not recommended to have a Lhasa Apso if she would be left alone for extended periods of time, such as a two career family.
• Lhasa Apsos are not recommended for families with small children, especially if they are rambunctious. They have a tendency to bite if they are scared or mishandled.