Lhasa Apso Breed Dogs

Lhasa Apso

Lhasa Apso is a small long-haired dog that comes from Tibet. Lhasa Apso is a Tibetan language means "long-haired dogs. " To Lhasa Apso ideal weight male and 10.75 inches at the withers and weighing about 14-18 kg, 6-8 kg. To Lhasa Apso female has a smaller weight compared with males is between 12-14 kg, 5-7 kg. And for a dog coat color Lhasa Apso has a variety of colors.

• Temperament

Dogs Lhasa Apso is a dog type that is always alert, with a keen sense of smell and hearing that sensituf, Lhasa Apso dogs can be reliable as the surrounding environment watchdog. Lhasa Apso unique personality characteristics they have earned a reputation as a very emotive breed that in many cases prove himself reliable.

• Health Issues

Lhasa Apso breed has some health problems of health. Lhasa Apso them known to suffer adenitis sebaceous (skin disease that occurs mainly descendants of the Standard Poodle). In addition they are also known to suffer from genetic disease of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) which can make the eyes Lhasa Apso and other breeds blind. They also suffer from other eye diseases such as cherry eye and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (​​"Sharia" or dry eye syndrome) Ethical,. responsible breeder will have dog breed annual review (CERF'd) by a specialist eye dogs to check that they do not develop the disease, inherited in his descendants.

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