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Question by Doris
Submitted on 12/12/2003
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I am thinking of getting an Lhasa Apso puppy , I don't know anything about that breed. Please tell me about them , I have been told that they are a one owner dog and that they are very protective and will bite sometimes, and that they are not a nice a pet for some people. Please advise me . Thanks

Answer by Tanisha
Submitted on 1/10/2004
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They have a independent nature and are wary of strangers, although very affectionate with their owners. They make delightful family companions. (Quoted from a breeders book)

Answer by Terri
Submitted on 2/5/2004
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Our Lhasa (a male) loves his immediate family, although he does have his favorites. He does not like anyone else and we have to keep him on a leash when anyone else is over because he may become aggressive. He did have some aggression problems with us but when we showed him we were alpha his aggression towards us completely disappeared. He is very intelligent, playful, and fairly obedient. He prefers to be by our side every minute but is content to be left home alone. He knows the rules and follows them well.

Answer by Kim
Submitted on 3/25/2004
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I have 3 lhasa apsos. I absolutely love them BECAUSE of their independent nature. They are very loveable, but certainly have their own mind. If you are planning to have children, I would not recommend this breed. They do not seem to get along well with little children, especially if they were part of the family BEFORE the baby!

Answer by christy
Submitted on 2/14/2005
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I HAVE 2 LHASO APSOS THEY ARE THE BEST DOGS I HAVE EVER HAD. VERY LOYAL & AFFECTIONATE.THEY HAVE VERY UNIQUE PERSONALITIES WHICH I LOVE!!!

Answer by PourSavoirPlus
Submitted on 2/23/2005
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I know a horrible family with 23 lhasa apsos. They are the most vicious horrible dogs I've ever seen. I don't know if its just this particular family (puppy mill), but they bite people, destroy everytrhing in the house, and none of them have been potty trained. I wouldn't recommend a lhasa apso to my worst enemy.

Answer by ranel
Submitted on 5/17/2006
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we have an 8 year old female-our kids were 11 and 12 when we got her, which turned out to be a good age-she can be very protective of her space and will growl and show her displeasure if she doesn't want to do something-she's a good watch dog, but intolerant of the kids' friends even if she is familiar with them-she'll try and bite feet if you move just wrong! so definitely not a good breed for anyone with young children.

Answer by sumer
Submitted on 5/27/2006
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i had 15 dogs at my home.But they were of differenr nature.Toy Dogs,Guard Gogs,Gun dogs.But the most different from their category was Lhasa Apso.He was of all types Ex.at night he immediately started barking if any of the doors started banging.And i think that Lhasa Apso is one of the lovliest dogs in the world. Thankyou, sumer

Answer by ac
Submitted on 7/25/2006
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I have a llasa. He is 16 years old and crazy as the day is long. I love him to death -- he can be as sweet as pie and is very loyal. He is also soooo cute. But, he can be agressive (you must let him know who is boss) and has bitten people. He wants all our attention and if things doesn't go his way -- look out. He is protective of children, but he gets tired of them quickly. We have two other dogs; he gets along well with them (he is the alpha dog). I would be VERY cautious about getting one. As much as I love my llasa, and hopes he lives to be 20, when he dies I won't get another llasa. He is one of a kind.

Answer by Have Kids
Submitted on 9/2/2006
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I have had my apso for over 4 years. He's been great especially with the kids! I have a 6 and 2 yo and they absolutely love him. Recently I've added a young staffy pup into the mix and the apso seems to be keen to show his dominance over the young pup.

Answer by ashley
Submitted on 5/17/2007
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hey i just bought a lhasa apso.... yesterday he is 48 days old... he is the cutest little thing...:D n keeps biting my finger widout any teeth haha its cute... he walks backward only but has started forward a bit.. n soo lovable... he went to sleep lying on me... i read about them they r very nice dogs.... faithful, nice, lovin, playful , but some pupies are lazier then evr like mine just keeps sleeping! anyways hope u liked my .. answer byeee

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