Lhasa Apso Dog
INTRODUCTION
Lhasa Apso Dogs are Confident, Smart, and Comical dogs they are from the Non-Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 71. In its homeland, this was a police watchdog they are very intelligent and have clownish behavior attractive feature of this breed is its long and dashing coat but the coat needs regular grooming. They are the ideal companions for people living in apartments because of their size. Lhasa Apso Dogs are Purebred, allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 68).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Playful, Assertive, Intelligent, Steady, Devoted, Friendly, Fearless, Energetic, Lively, Alert, Obedient, Spirited
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Tibet
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- This Is an Ancient Breed
2- Their Western Name Comes From the Tibetan Capital
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Lhasa Apso Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Sandy, Honey (Color), Dark Grizzle, Golden, Brown
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COAT TYPE
Double coated
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 43 - 51cm (17 - 20in)
Height: 23 - 28cm (9 - 11in) -
TAIL
The Lhasa Apso has a well-feathered tail that is carried in a screw or has a kink at the end
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WEIGHT
Female: 5 - 7 kg
Male: 6 - 8 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 to 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Shih Tzu
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Lhasa apsos have a regal history that begins in 800 B.C
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ORIGIN
Tibet
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
These dogs can be aloof with strangers, although they are affectionate with people who they know and trust
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
