Lhasa Apso (Chrysanthemum), Latin scientific name Canis lupus familiaris. This kind of dog originates from the beautiful and mysterious Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is called the "Exorcist Holy Dog". It generally weighs 6kg-7kg, has a long lifespan and can live up to 18-20 years, and is between 25cm-28cm tall. Although the Lhasa Apso is not large, it has always been the guard dog of the Dalai Lama in Tibet. It is worth mentioning that the Lhasa Apso is not fierce. The English name means "like a goat", which shows that its skills are very strong. Now as a very ideal family dog, it is loved by many people.

1. Characteristics of Lhasa Apso Dog

The height difference between male and female Lhasa Apso dogs is 10-11 inches, and the female is slightly smaller than the male. The Lhasa Apso is very alert and conservative towards strangers, and quite loyal to its owner. It can be used as a watchdog with very good results. The hair on the head is very heavy, straight in front of the eyes, and there is a very rich and thick beard hair. The nose is black, and the distance from the nose to the eyes is about one-third of the distance from the nose to the back of the head. The eyes are dark brown, not large but plump, not small but sunken.

The Lhasa Apso has abundant hair, which is heavy, straight, and hard, making it look a bit like a killer. However, the Lhasa Apso’s trunk is also quite strong, with well-supported ribs, a very strong waist, and well-developed hindquarters. There is power.

2. The difference between Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu

The hair of the Lhasa Apso is similar all over the body, and the Lhasa Apso looks more ferocious than the Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu's hair is mainly on the head and tail. The distribution area of ​​the hair on the body is an important feature that distinguishes the Lhasa Apso from the Shih Tzu. It is worth mentioning that the "ancestor" of the Shih Tzu is the Lhasa Apso.

3. Growth habits of Lhasa Apso dogs

The cost of raising Lhasa Apso dogs is relatively high. They eat 180g-380g of meat food every day. In addition, you need to add some vegetarian dry food or low-sugar biscuits, mix them with warm water and feed them to the dogs. Always have clean drinking water available for your dog. Lhasa Apsos also need a certain amount of exercise, running or walking. Proper exercise can increase the dog's appetite and physical fitness, which will also help the dog's future breeding.

Lhasa Apso dogs should be fed twice a day. Most adult dogs over 12 months old can be fed once a day in the evening. Dogs that are fed too much will vomit and have diarrhea. Dogs also like to eat in fixed places and will eat the food on the plate very cleanly. Restricting her from stealing and begging for food can save her a lot of trouble. Use snacks to stimulate the dog to complete some daily reward and punishment training. Basically, this method is very effective for animals to train. Note: semi-wet dogsOnly give small amounts of food; use dog-specific snacks; raisins, year-old biscuits; dog-specific candies; do not use vitamins or minerals as snacks to avoid overdose.

The Lhasa Apso has a habit. Once the owner is familiar with it, it is difficult to get familiar with strangers. This is also a good thing about the Lhasa Apso. It is best to keep a puppy from a puppy until it reaches old age, and it is best not to change owners midway. The disease resistance of Lhasa Apso dogs is not very strong. During the daily feeding process, attention should be paid to the nutrition of the diet and the cleanliness of the Lhasa Apso dogs’ living environment.

4. How much does a Lhasa Apso cost?

The price of Lhasa Apso starts at 3,000 yuan. For more expensive ones, you can refer to the price of Tibetan Mastiff.

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