Rocky the Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso was originally a guard dog for palaces in Tibet. They make decent watch dogs and are good family pets. Every breed of dog has its own temperament, and this will change the way you train the dog. The Lhasa Apso is no different. It is a...

Bred as household guard dogs in the Himalayan Mountains, the Lhasa Apso is named for the sacred city of Lhasa. This small dog is alert and long-haired. Its coat is heavy and forms a protective shield for the little sentinel dog.

The Lhasa Apso may seem hard to find in shelters, especially in a cow-dog kind of state like Texas, but after a few steps, you'll be well on your way to rescuing your own Lhasa Apso.

Each year thousands of Lhasa Apso and Lhasa mixes end up in California animal shelters. Rescue groups save dogs from animal shelters and care for them until a forever home is found. Starting a Lhasa Apso rescue group in San Diego will help save many...

Lhasa apsos are small dogs with a big personality. They do not suffer fools, inquisitive animals or small children gladly. What is more, owners frequently report that lhasa apsos are strong-willed and hard to train. On the flip side, they are one of the...