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Lhasa Apso

ANKC Standard

(from http://www.ankc.org.au/Breed_Details.aspx?bid=194 )

Group:

Group 7 (Non Sporting)

General Appearance:

The Lhasa Apso should give the appearance of a well balanced, solid dog.

Characteristics:

Gay, assertive, but chary of strangers.

Temperament:

(Refer Characteristics)

Head And Skull:

Heavy head furnishings with good fall over the eyes, good whiskers and beard. Skull moderately narrow, falling away behind the eyes in a marked degree; not quite flat, but not domed or apple shaped. Straight foreface, with medium stop. Nose black. Muzzle about 3.8 cm (1 1/2 ins) long, but not square; the length from tip of nose to be roughly one-third the total length from nose to back of skull.

Eyes:

Dark. Medium sized eyes to be frontally placed, not large or full, or small and sunk. No white showing at base or top of eye.

Ears:

Pendant, heavily feathered. Dark tips an asset.

Mouth:

Upper incisors should close just inside the lower, i.e. a reverse scissor bite. Incisors should be nearly in a straight line. Full dentition is desirable.

Neck:

Strong, well covered with a dense mane which is more pronounced in dogs than in bitches.

Forequarters:

Shoulder should be well laid back. Forelegs straight, heavily furnished with hair.

Body:

The length from point of shoulders to point of buttocks greater than height at withers. Well ribbed up. Level topline. Strong loin. Well balanced and compact.

Hindquarters:

Well developed with good muscle. Good angulation. Heavily furnished. The hocks when viewed from behind should be parallel and not too close together.

Feet:

Round and cat-like, with good pads. Well feathered.

Tail:

High set, carried well over back and not like a pot-hook. There is often a kink at the end. Well feathered.

Gait/Movement:

Free and jaunty in movement.

Coat:

Top coat heavy, straight and hard, not woolly or silky, of good length. Dense undercoat.

Colour:

Golden, sandy, honey, dark grizzle, slate, smoke, parti-colour, black, white or brown.

Sizes:

Ideal height:

Dogs: 25 cms (10ins) at shoulder

Bitches slightly smaller.

Faults:

Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

Notes: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum

QUESTIONS

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc)

2. Where and why was the breed first developed?

3. How common is it in Australia?

4. What is the average lifespan?

5. What is the general temperament/personality?

6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult?

7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with?

8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods?

9. How much grooming is required?

10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)?

11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of?

12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be)

If you wish to contribute to the knowledge about this breed, please answer the above questions. (Copy and paste them into a new post).

  • Please only answer if you breed or own a pedigree example of this breed.
  • You do not have to answer all questions
  • Please keep posts limited to answering questions or for asking further questions if you require more (or expanded) information.

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