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# The Lhasa Apso: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Tibet
Small vigilant and playful Tibetan dog, attached to its family and very comfortable indoors.
Size SmallLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €81/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 35](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=lhasa-apso)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Moderate
Apartment living Very good
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Very good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Very good watchdog: Despite its small size, it remains vigilant and readily signals any unusual presence.
- Suitable for indoor living: It lives very well in an apartment if its daily outings are respected.
- Playful companion: It keeps a lively and fun temperament that appeals to present households.
- Demanding grooming: Its long coat requires frequent brushing and real hygiene follow-up.
- Independent temperament: It can be stubborn and requires consistent training from the start.
- Alert barking: Its natural vigilance can become intrusive if it is not well channeled.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Calm people: Its balanced temperament is well suited to a calm household that appreciates its attentive companionship.
- Apartment living: It easily adapts to an urban environment with regular walks.
- Families with plenty of time: It appreciates being close to its humans and stable routines.
Not recommended for
- People with little time for grooming: Its long coat requires time each week to stay clean and free of knots.
- Fans of very obedient dogs: Its independence requires more patience than a naturally docile breed.
- Households sensitive to noise: Its alarm instinct can result in frequent vocalizations.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
24 cmLhasa Apso
- Height at the withers
- 18–30 cm
- Weight
- 4–7 kg
- Coat
- Long, abundant, straight and hard
- FCI group
- 9
- Origin
- Tibet
- Grooming
- High-maintenance coat
## Photos and videos
See the Lhasa Apso in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
Originally from Tibet, the Lhassa Apso was traditionally bred in Buddhist monasteries and in the villages around Lhassa, from which it takes its name. Very ancient, the breed did not arrive in Europe until the beginning of the 20th century, notably in Great Britain in the 1920s. The Lhassa Apso was long appreciated as an alarm and companion dog for its vigilance, its hardiness and its strong attachment to its home.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Lhassa Apso is a small compact dog, well proportioned, with a straight topline, a strong loin and a solid silhouette for its size. Its coat is long, abundant, straight and harsh, with a medium undercoat. It has pendant ears furnished with fringes, dark oval eyes and a high-set tail, carried over the back and well furnished with hair.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Lively, playful and attached to his family, the Lhassa Apso also shows himself to be independent and wary of strangers. His alert instinct is pronounced and he does not hesitate to signal an unusual presence with barking that is surprisingly deep for his size. With his own, he can be affectionate and protective, while keeping an assertive temperament.
Playful Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This small dog enjoys indoor life and adapts well to urban daily life, provided it benefits from regular walks. It knows how to alternate calm moments and play phases, which makes it a pleasant companion for settled households. Well socialized, it can live properly with other animals, but its vigilant and independent side remains pronounced.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training must be firm, consistent and fair, without brutality. The Lhassa Apso responds better to encouragement and early socialization than to repeated reprimands. It is advisable to channel early his distrust of strangers and his tendency to raise the alarm, while respecting his strong-willed nature.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Lhasa Apso
The purchase price of a Lhassa Apso varies depending on origin, the quality of the breeding, the lineage and the seriousness of the initial socialization. Beyond the initial price, you must also plan for the maintenance budget, notably for grooming and routine follow-up.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/lhasa-apso/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Lhassa Apso is a small dog that is generally hardy and resilient. Its abundant coat helps it better withstand the cold and partly protects it from the sun, but it requires real rigor in maintenance. Regular monitoring of the ears, eyes and the condition of the skin helps preserve its daily comfort.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/lhasa-apso/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Lhassa Apso needs a complete and digestible diet, adapted to its small size, its age and its activity level. Good-quality kibble generally suits it very well, with quantities adjusted according to its daily energy expenditure.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/lhasa-apso/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
In Tibet, the Lhassa Apso was nicknamed "dog with the roar of a lion" because of its deep bark and its proud bearing. Despite its small size, it was long valued for its role as an alarm dog in monasteries. Its name refers directly to the city of Lhassa, the historical and spiritual center of Tibet.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Lhasa Apso
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Lhasa Apso live in an apartment?
Yes, it adapts very well to apartment living if its daily walks, playtime and need for companionship are respected.
### Is the Lhasa Apso easy to train?
Its training requires consistency, gentleness and good early socialization, as it can be independent and stubborn despite its liveliness.
### Does the Lhasa Apso shed a lot?
Its shedding remains moderate, but its long coat requires very regular brushing to prevent knots and keep the coat clean.
## Find a Lhasa Apso breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Lhasa Apso breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Lhasa Apso breeders in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur7](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/provence-alpes-cote-dazur) [Lhasa Apso breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [Lhasa Apso breeders in Pays de la Loire4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/pays-de-la-loire) [Lhasa Apso breeders in Brittany4](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/brittany) [Lhasa Apso breeders in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/bourgogne-franche-comte) [Lhasa Apso breeders in Grand Est3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/grand-est) [Lhasa Apso breeders in Hauts-de-France3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/hauts-de-france)
### Lhasa Apso breeders by country
[35 breeders of Lhasa Apso in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso) [23 breeders of Lhasa Apso in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/germany) [11 breeders of Lhasa Apso in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/denmark) [9 breeders of Lhasa Apso in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/italy) [9 breeders of Lhasa Apso in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/united-kingdom) [5 breeders of Lhasa Apso in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/netherlands) [3 breeders of Lhasa Apso in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/austria) [3 breeders of Lhasa Apso in Poland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/poland) [1 breeder of Lhasa Apso in Belgium](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/belgium) [1 breeder of Lhasa Apso in Lithuania](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso/lithuania)
[All breeders of Lhasa Apso in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-lhasa-apso)
## Ready to welcome a Lhasa Apso?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
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