11/17/2025
Lhasa Apsos can be described as exotic, elegant, and serenely well-balanced. The lavishly coated Lhasa Apso is a thousand-year-old breed that served as sentinels at palaces and monasteries isolated high in the Himalayas. Smart, confident, and complex, Lhasas are family comedians but regally aloof with strangers.
Standing less than a foot high at the shoulder, Lhasas are small but hardy dogs of aristocratic bearing. They are famous for their gorgeous coats that can grow long enough to reach the floor. If you do decide to keep their coat long, they'll need baths at least every two weeks, and plenty of brushing in between!
Fun fact: The original name of the Lhasa was Abso Seng Kye, the "Bark Lion Sentinel Dog."
Make sure to talk with Dr. Aminian to see if this can be an option for you!