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Non-Sportingsmall🌍 Tibetsentinel and companion
Lhasa Apso
Independent, loyal, alert, dignified
Popularity
745
Temple sentinel turned companion; confident, watchful, and long-coated.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
heavy, dense, double, straight long coat
Colors
gold, cream, black, grizzle, various
Male height
10–11 in
Female height
10–11 in
Male weight
12–18 lb
Female weight
12–18 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
2
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
1
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
5
Drooling
1
Coat length
5
Exercise needs
2
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
