![]() They are excellent watchdogs with a sharp, loud alarm bark. Lhasa Apsos should be well socialized to both people and other animals, including other dogs, in puppy hood. Lhasa Apsos are intelligent dogs, but they are a bit stubborn and independent, so training is a must. Luckily because of their small size, a regular walk two or three times a day is adequate. Lhasa Apsos are "easy keepers " too many treats or not enough exercise can easily lead to obesity. At home with family and friends, however, they are lively and can be almost silly. Some Lhasa Apsos have a suspicious nature and can be snippy. They are not always good with other dogs, so they should be socialized to dogs and other pets as well as people right from puppy hood. Lhasa Apsos are dogs that do best with a fair amount of socialization and plenty of human company. The sharp alarm bark can become a nuisance if the dog is not guided as to when it is appropriate. These dogs can be aloof with strangers, although they are affectionate with people who they know and trust. It should be remembered at all times that the Lhasa Apso was bred as a guard dog as well as a companion dog. ![]() Black, grizzle, slate, white and even parti-colors may be seen. Virtually all colors are acceptable, but the most popular are the leonine shades of wheaten, honey or golden with black on the tips of the ears, tail and beard hair. The muzzle is slightly shortened, leading to an undershot bite. On the face, the eyes may be hidden by a long fall of hair and there is a long beard as well. The coat is one of the distinguishing features of the Lhasa Apso-long and flowing, heavy and dense. The head appears round with all the hair and the ears hanging down in graceful folds of long hair. When these dogs are in full show coat, the different ends may look the same! They are longer than they are tall with the tail carried curled up over the back and the head held proudly up. The post TIBETAN SPANIEL OUR NEWEST BREED appeared first on The Blissful Dog® Inc.Lhasa Apsos are fairly small dogs, ranging in height from 9 to 11 inches and weigh from 13 to 18 pounds (six to eight kilograms). Pictured above is His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and Episcopal Bishop Walter Decanter Dennis with two Tibetan Spaniels. ![]() The first known litter in the United States was born in 1965 and the Tibetan Spaniel Club of America was founded in 1971, with full AKC acceptance following in 1984. In 1965 the Tibetan Spaniel made its way to the United States and thanks to a handful of devoted breeders the Tibbie had a home in the USA. A handful of dedicated breeders imported fresh bloodlines and the breed was brought back to acceptable numbers after the war. Like so many dog breeds, its numbers fell dramatically during World War II. While popular, they were never the rage like the Pekingese, see what royal buzz will do, thanks to Queen Victoria’s fascination with the Peke, that breed soared in popularity. McLaren Morris brought the first Tibetan Spaniel to England in the last 1800s. I can see the Chow and the Chinese Shar-Pei having some DNA mixed in here. Even though the people of the land had dogs from the monks, the smallest and most lion-like were always given back to the monks, while the larger dogs were kept to work the farms and hunt. This brought in new bloodlines and allowed the monks to breed for specific traits. Tibetan Spaniels were given to visitors from other lands and in exchange the Buddhist monks received small dogs from the dignitaries. The Tibetan Spaniel was bred to resemble a lion, with a full ruff around his neck and a tuft at the end of his tail, the Tibbie does bear a resemblance to a lion, well, maybe a stuffed toy of a lion, but the intention is there! In Buddhist culture the lion symbolized the Buddha’s triumph over violence, so dogs which resembled lions were especially desired. With such rugged terrain and scarce resources, visitors were probably viewed with suspicion and a fast alarm allowed time to prepare…for whatever the visit brought! Their job was to scramble up to the highest spot above the temples and homes and bark an alarm if anyone approached. Obviously, the Tibetan Spaniel hails from Tibet, where, along with the Pekingese, Buddhist monks carefully guarded the breeding and development of the dogs. But the Tibetan Spaniel is a distinct and separate breed now, thanks to the hard work of dedicated breeders and champions of their unique characteristics. Of course, the Tibbie, as his many fans refer to him, is related to the Pekingese, the Japanese Chin and probably the aforementioned Lhasa Apso. he’s not a Lhasa Apso with a funny haircut! The Tibetan Spaniel is his own dog and one with a rich heritage. The Tibetan Spaniel | Loving Companion with Rich History
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