Lhasa Apso. The Lhasa Apso is native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in appearance and looks like a lion, with long and rich coats, and is now an ideal family dog. Lhasa Apso is also known as “the holy dog of exorcism”. Although the Lhasa Dog is small in size and not aggressive in nature, it has always been the guard dog of the Dalai Lama in Tibet. This dog is not only tough, but also has a very keen hearing. The original meaning of its English name is “like a goat”, and goats play a special role in Tibetan mythology.
Breed History
The Lhasa Apso has a history of 2000 years. Before the 20th century, this kind of dog was rarely seen except in Tibet, where it originated. Apso in Tibetan means “guard dog who is good at barking”.
Before the 20th century, this breed was rarely seen except in Tibet, where it originated. There are many temples and lamas in Tibet. The original purpose of the Lhasa Dog was to accompany and guard the monks of these temples. The dog is also regarded as a sacred thing by the monks. It is believed that after the owner dies, the soul is attached to the dog’s body and can be given to the dog. Breeders bring good luck. Therefore, it was impossible to buy this dog breed at that time, but in history, the Dalai Lama also regarded the Lhasa dog as a gift, paid tribute to the court and neighboring countries, made friends with dignitaries, and was widely spread all over the world because of its gorgeous appearance.
Breed Characteristics
Physical appearance For example, lions have golden, cinnabar, gray, flower colors, black, white, tea and other colors. The coat is long and rich, especially the head, ears, and tail are the thickest, which can be dragged to the ground.
Very strong and patient, this dog is known for its frequent barking and lion-like appearance. Lhasa Apso has a strong ability to distinguish strangers and is the most suitable watch dog. It has high self-esteem, strong vigilance, cheerful personality, and is very obedient to a trusted owner.
Knowledge of Dog Breeding
Cleaning and sanitation work is required every day. In addition to paying attention to its dietary hygiene, the Lhasa Apso has long and rich coats, so Comb and brush it every day. The method of grooming is the same as for other dogs.
Lhasa Apso has a habit of recognizing the familiar but not the new one. Therefore, it is best to raise this kind of dog from puppy to old age, and do not change owners in the middle. Otherwise, you will miss the old master, disobey the discipline and command of the new master, and it will not be easy to change after a long time.
Lhasa Apso is not very resistant to disease. When feeding, in addition to paying attention to cleaning and sanitation, it is also necessary to regularly observe its mental state, appetite, shape of feces, the humidity of the bottom of the nose and the presence of air around the anus. If there are no fecal stains, etc., once abnormal or disease symptoms are found, measures should be taken to treat them as soon as possible.
How to tell the difference between a Lhasa Apso and a Shih Tzu?
At first glance, Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu are similar, but if you distinguish them carefully, they are quite different. Let’s analyze the difference between Lhasa and Shih Tzu from several aspects.
1. The difference in appearance between Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu
The whole body weight of a Lhasa Apso should be 6-7 kg for males, and a little smaller for females, ideally The height at the shoulder of the Lhasa Apso should be 25-28 cm for male dogs and slightly smaller for female dogs. The skull is narrow, conspicuously sunken behind the eyes, not very flat, but neither arched or apple-shaped; the tail is profusely feathered, spiraling over the back, possibly tangled at the end.
The male Shih Tzu weighs 4.5-8.0 kg, the female Shih Tzu weighs 4.5-8.1 kg, the shoulder height is 26.7-28.1 cm, the female dog’s shoulder height is 26.7-28.1 cm, the head is round and wide, and the eyes are wide apart , the tail has long feather-like decorative hairs, curled towards the back. The base of the tail is set high. Almost at the level of the forehead, giving the body a well-proportioned appearance.
2. The difference between Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu
Lhasa Apso has a good voice, barks a few times when something happens, and distinguishes strangers The ability is super strong, so it is very suitable as a guard dog. Although this dog is small in size, it is very strong and has endurance. Lhasa Apso has high self-esteem, strong vigilance, cheerful personality, is very obedient to reliable owners, and has a beautiful long coat covering the body. It is smart and obedient, and has strong vigilance against strangers. Strong and brave, it is an excellent vigilance. dog.
The Shih Tzu has a cheerful, cheerful personality and is very friendly to everyone. The Shih Tzu is very intelligent, loyal, friendly, and energetic. Although it is not particularly easy to train, as long as you have patience and confidence, it will Become quite obedient. Of course it is also full of curiosity about things, sometimes reckless.
