Companionship, monastery watchdog
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Dog
Lhasa Apso
Companion
Origin: Tibet
Life Span: 12–15 yrs
Size
Small
Grooming
High
Drooling
Low
Quick Facts
Size
Small
Height
Male: 25–28
Female: 25–28
Female: 25–28
Weight
Male: 5–8
Female: 5–8
Female: 5–8
Life Span
12–15 yrs
Coat
Long, dense double coat
Colours
Golden, Cream, White, Black, Brown, Tan, Parti-colour
About the Breed
Small but confident, the Lhasa Apso combines companionship with an independent and alert personality.
Care & Lifestyle
Grooming
HighDaily brushing when long; bathing, trimming, facial, ear, nail and dental care
Exercise & Activity
20–40 min/day; cooler periods
Climate
Cool to ModerateRecommended: 10–25°C
Ideal Pet Parent
Apartment parents, grooming enthusiasts, quieter households