What are the characteristics of Lhasa Apso (Lhasa Apso's living habits)

Lhasa Apso is also called Lhasa Lion Dog, Tibetan Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Yabusu Dog, etc. It is native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Although it is small in size and not fierce by nature, it has always been the guard dog of Tibetan Lamas. This dog is not only very tough, but also has very sharp hearing. Its English name comes from Tibetan, which is the transliteration of Tibetan.

The coat color of Lhasa Apso is golden, cinnabar, gray, mottled, black, white, tea and other colors, among which white is the most precious. The coat is straight and feels very hard to the touch. The upper coat is long, thick and straight, and the lower coat is thick. Along the spine, the coat is clearly divided on the left and right. The limbs are covered with dense and thick long hair, the forelimbs are straight, and the hind limbs are very well muscled. The feet are firm and round, and the toes are particularly thick. The tail hair is dense, the tail heel is high, the tail curls upward, and the hair tip is easily tangled together, so it must be combed and trimmed regularly.

The Lhasa Apso is strong, has a keen sense of hearing, is friendly, proud and calm, smart and obedient, is alert to strangers, strong and brave, and is an excellent guard dog. Because the dog is not large in size, it is suitable for family breeding and can be a good companion dog.

Very strong and patient. This dog is famous for its frequent barking and lion-like appearance. The Lhasa Apso has a strong ability to distinguish strangers and is the most suitable guard dog. It has high self-esteem, strong alertness, cheerful personality, and is very obedient to trustworthy owners.

Lhasa Apso's living habits

Lhasa Apso needs 180-380 grams of meat per day, plus an equal amount of dry vegetarian food or low-sugar biscuits, mixed with warm water, and fed, and provide an appropriate amount of clean drinking water.

This dog also needs a considerable amount of exercise. Usually, it should be given a certain amount of time to run or walk freely. Appropriate exercise can promote appetite, enhance physical fitness, and also have a certain effect on the reproductive function of dogs.

It needs to be cleaned and hygienic every day. In addition to paying attention to its food hygiene, because its coat is long and abundant, it needs to be combed and brushed every day. The method of combing hair is the same as that of other dogs.

Lhasa Apso has a habit of recognizing familiar people but not strangers. Therefore, it is best to raise this kind of dog from puppyhood to old age, and do not change the owner in the middle. Otherwise, it will miss the old owner, disobey the discipline and command of the new owner, and it will not be easy to change its behavior after a long time.

This dog's disease resistance is not very strong. When feeding, in addition to paying attention to cleanliness and hygiene, you should also often observe its mental state, appetite, feces shape, humidity at the bottom of the nose, and whether there are feces stains around the anus. Once abnormal or sick symptoms are found, measures should be taken as soon as possible.

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