El Lhasa apso It is a breed well known for its long and silky coat, its graceful appearance and its great intelligence. Originally from Tibet, it is currently one of the favorite pets around the world, and one of the most popular in dog beauty contests. We discover the main details about the history and characteristics of this animal.
Its origin is in China, specifically in tibet, approximately in the year 800 BC There he fulfilled the function of guardian of the monasteries, since he is able to alert very quickly to the presence of strangers through his barking. The monks regarded these dogs as the reincarnations of deceased companions. It was not until the XNUMXth century that the breed became established in other areas of the world.
It is believed that it may be the result of the cross between the Tibetan Epagneul and the Tibetan Terrier, and is currently a symbol of fortune in this country. Small in size, its appearance is very similar to that of the Shih Tzu, so it is often confused with it. This is mostly thanks to his abundant fur, with two layers, that served to maintain body temperature in the freezing climate of Tibet. Its tones can be very varied: black, gray, white, gold, sand, honey, tricolor ...
It has a large lung capacity, and its snout has a slight prognathism; that is, its lower jaw is slightly more advanced than the upper one, which makes its bite have the shape of a scissor in reverse. Another peculiarity of Lhasa apso it is the shape of their ears, drooping and covered by long tufts of hair. This is the reason why you tend to suffer from otitis, so we must pay special attention to the care of your ears.
As for its character, it is usually dominant, distrustful and independent, although with his loved ones he is especially affectionate. It has a strong watchdog instinct, being continually alert. Somewhat stubborn, he is very intelligent and adapts perfectly to the rules when properly trained.