What is Lhasa Apso?
[[File:Lhasa Apso Puppy Mochi.jpg|thumb|right|Male Lhasa Apso puppy, age 8 weeks]] The '''Lhasa Apso''' is a small [[breed]] of [[dog]]. It originated in [[Lhasa]], [[Tibet]], which it is named after. Male Lhasas generally weigh about 14 to 18 [[Pound (mass)|pounds]], and female Lhasas weigh 12 to 14 pounds. Lhasas have developed a thick [[coat (dog)|coat]] of [[fur]] because they were bred in [[Tibet]], which can get very cold. Their coat comes in many different [[color]]s, and they usually have dark brown [[eye]]s and a black [[nose]]. Lhasas generally live long lives, some surviving into their twenties. Lhasa Apsos do tend to develop [[arthritis]] in their legs, which is due to the fact they are excitable, energetic dogs. Behavior problems are minimal, but the Lhasa Apso can be a little headstrong and stubborn, which may make it slightly difficult to train. The coat can also require a lot of effort to maintain. == Other websites == * [http://www.lhasa-apso-forums.com/ Lhasa World Forum] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221121848/http://www.lhasa-apso-forums.com/ |date=2009-02-21 }} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Dog breeds originating in China]] [[Category:FCI breeds]] [[Category:Lhasa]]