Lhasa Apso Behavior
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Snappy
Patient
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Prefer Adults
Nanny
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Aloof
Best Buddy
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Poor
Excellent
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Headstrong
Obedient
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Moody
Always Ready
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Intolerant
Best Buddies
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Intolerant
Best Buddies
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Carefree
Doting
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Couch Potato
Energy Bundle
Temperament
Lhasa Apso is a great family dog. They have an even temperament and were bred to be sentinels dogs by the monks in the monasteries of Tibet. Their exceptional sense of hearing make them the perfect watchdogs. So if you have a Lhasa at home then be rest assured that every new comer into the house will be greeted with incessant barking.
They can be wary of strangers so ensure that when he or she is a puppy you socialize them with other pets and people other than family members. If not trained early they can turn aggressive towards stranger. They are fiercely loyal to their owners and can be extremely protective toward them at times.
Lhasa is the perfect family dog and they love to show their love towards their owners. They will run and roll around your feet and will be always be ready to be petted. If you have this adorable breed at home you will know that patience is virtue when it comes to your Lhasa, though they are highly intelligent and trainable. They can be little stubborn at times and they are slow when it comes to be house trained. So if you are an aspirant owner then remember that you will need to give them time with all kinds of training. Your Lhasa Apso will respond well to motivational training though.
They are fantastic as family dogs they might not be the perfect kid friendly dog for your infants and toddlers though. In fact their low exercise requirement makes them the perfect companions for senior and adult families, which have older kids. If you are an experienced dog owner then they will do well with young kids as well.
Environment
Lhasa Apso has been bred in Tibet, which is known for its fierce winters and short but hot climate in summers and lesser oxygen levels. So, they are perfect for any weather. Their size makes them perfect for all apartments living as well. Though the size of the breed is small they also need regular exercise. An everyday walk will be enough.
This not only helps to meet their exercise requirement but also helps to develop a well rounded dog. Lhasa can easily adapt to yard living as well but just ensure that it is fenced. They are great family dogs but at times can be difficult for very young children as they might not how to handle him or her.
Lhasa Apso is perfect for families with a older children and adults. Just remember that you need to socialize your pet early to avoid any temperamental issues later with strangers. They can be vary of strangers and can bark incessantly in their presence at times.
Training & Intelligence
Lhasa Apso is a very intelligent dog but this intelligence does not make them easily trainable dogs. They were bred to be fierce watchdogs. Though the ferocious streak is not present in them any more they can still at times consider themselves to be the alpha male of the family or the protector.
So always remember that you need to be patient when it comes to training your Lhasa Apso. The first thing you need to remember is to train your puppy to ensure that he or she is friendly with all the family members. It is recommended to help them interact with strangers to ensure happy go lucky dogs.
This breed might look fragile but are in contrast very sturdy for their small size. They are excellent watch dogs and their heightened smell helps them to be trained for any foreign object in your home. Lhasa Apso take time to be house trained. The best way will be to start with crate training. Just remember that persistence will help you to get the desired results easily.