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Legend says a Shih Tzu would sleep at the foot of the Chinese Emperors bed to serve as a foot warmer. Apso would be a derivative of Rapso which means goat.
A Lhasa Apso with a long dense coat Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet and apso is a word from the Tibetan language.
Wolf breeding with lhaso apso. The Lhasa Apso Long-Haired Lhasa Dog or Apso Seng Kye Bark Lion Sentinel Dog or Bearded Lion Dog is an ancient sentinel dog that originated in the Himalayan Mountains in Tibet. The breed was probably developed from a small mountain wolf that inhabited this region some 4000 years ago. DNA evidence shows that the Lhasa apso is an ancient line closely related to the wolf which is the ancestor of all dogs.
Lhasa apsos given as gifts by the Dalai Lama to Chinese nobles are believed to have contributed to the bloodlines of the Shih Tzu and Pekingese dogs. At what age can you breed a Lhasa Apso. The recommended age for them to start breeding is of 18 to 24 months.
It is possible that some people say that they can start at the age of just six months but this would be a terrible idea since it can damage their organs forever. This pattern of black pigment in the hair is seen in wolves and some northern breeds and consists of dark and light bands on the individual hairs. The a y gene is recessive to A w but dominant to the next gene in the series.
A y causes the dark pigment to be distributed in the sable pattern. A y can be covered up if the dogs other gene of this series is A w. On the 12th and 13th day of the season the female should be ready to breed with the male.
Multiple breedings 1-3 times will result in more puppies being created. A size wise suitable female can produce as many as 7 puppies in one litter if multiple breeding occurs during the season between the male and female. China Tibet Origin Year.
Lhasa Apsos can start to breed as early as six months when they have their first cycle in heat. This is in experts opinions far too young to start breeding. Your dog at this tender age has still not fully developed all her internal organs.
Lhasa Apsos shed very low amounts each year regularly. This breed does not shed like other breeds but they shed more like humans. Very slowly and often continuously.
Some owners of Lhasa Apso even claim that their dogs do not shed at all or shed minimal amount. As a result of this Lhasa Apsos are compatible with just about anyone. The Lhasa Apso is originated from the Tibet and evolved perfectly for the harsh climate of the Himalayas around 800 BC which makes it one of the oldest recognized breeds in the world.
Researchers have proven that the Lhasa is one of the breeds that is closely related to the ancestral wolf such as. Akita Shiba Inu Siberian Husky and many others. Shih Tzus are Lion Dogs.
Shih Tzu means Lion Dog in Chinese because their ancestors were very genetically close to wolves. They are cross-breeds of Pekingese and Lhasa Apso. Legend says a Shih Tzu would sleep at the foot of the Chinese Emperors bed to serve as a foot warmer.
They became almost extinct during the. Today the Lhasa Apso is a non-sporting dog and mostly enjoyed as a companion more than anything else. The origin of the Lhasa Apso breed dates back to Tibet over 4000 years ago.
The Lhasa Apso started as a small breed of mountain wolf. Its said that the Lhasa Apso was domesticated and then actively bred. Today the Lhasa Apso is a non-sporting dog and mostly enjoyed as a companion more than anything else.
The origin of the Lhasa Apso breed dates back to Tibet over 4000 years ago. The Lhasa Apso started as a small breed of mountain wolf. Its said that the Lhasa Apso was domesticated and then actively bred.
Maltese Lhasa Apso mix AKA Lhatese Meet Belle a white Lhasa Apso Maltese mix waiting for her walk Image source. Standing 8 to 10 inches 20 to 25 cm and weighing 6 to 18 pounds 3 to 8 kg this mixed breed will be a small but mighty pooch. Despite their size the Lhatese will make a great guard dog.
Quick Summary Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds. Owner Experience - Both the Bulldog and Lhasa Apso are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners. Children - Both breeds are child friendly but the Bulldog is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - The Bulldog is very easy to groom. The Lhasa Apso has very high grooming needs. According to American Kennel Club AKC the Lhasa Apsos have been in existence since 800 AD making it one of oldest pure dog breed in the world.
While the first name of this dog breed Lhasa is the name of Tibets capital city the origin of the second name Apso is less clear. The word apso is a Tibetan word meaning. Apso would be a derivative of Rapso which means goat.
British diplomat Colonel Bailey brought the Lhasa Apso to Europe at the beginning of the 19th century. In Britain the Lhasa Apso has been a very popular breed from the beginning. 15 18 years.
5 8 kg. Height at the withers. 25 28 cm.
The Lhasa Apso is a small breed of dog that originates in Tibet where they were bred by monastery monks to act in a sentinel role and alert the monks to any intruders. They have a known history going back over 4000 years and are descended from a small breed of mountain wolf despite their cuddly and cute appearance. A Lhasa Apso with a long dense coat Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet and apso is a word from the Tibetan language.
There is some debate over the exact origin of the name. Some claim that the word apso is an anglicized form of the Tibetan word for goatee ag-tshom ཨགཚམ or perhaps ra-pho རཕ meaning billy goat. Lhasa Apso Information The Lhasa apso is longer than it is tall with a strong loin.
Although the breed has never been used for purposes requiring great athleticism it should nonetheless have a strong loin and well-developed quarters and thighs. Any Lhasa Apso diagnosed with the condition should never be used for breeding purposes and any of their siblings should be screened before being used in a breeding programme. More about Hydrocephalus Hydrocpehalus is seen in young Lhasas when they under 18-months old although dogs over 6 years old can also suffer from the condition.