Learn more about the breed

History

This thousand-year-old breed served as sentinel dogs at palaces and Buddhist monasteries isolated high in the Himalayan Mountains. For centuries, Lhasas have been associated with the Dalai Lama. In Tibetan folklore, the country’s protector is the mythical Snow Lion, and Lhasas, the “bearded lion dogs,” are the Snow Lion’s earthly representatives. Lhasa is the name of Tibet’s sacred city; Apso means “longhaired dog.”

Personality

Lhasa Apsos are highly intelligent and stubborn, sometimes compared to a willful toddler, while being sincerely devoted to their master at the same time. Don't let their size fool you; standing tall at a mighty 25 cm (<1 ft) - they're fearless to a fault, hence earning their title as the Sentinels of the Himalayas.

This is a breed for creative, motivated people who enjoy a canine companion of like mind. Not to mention that they're extremely loving, great with children, and highly vigilant of stranger danger simulatenously.

Care

With floor-length, silky smooth fur Lahsa's require regular grooming to keep their beautiful hair in good condition, and to help with blood circulation throughout their skin. They do, however, not shed at all and won't leave your house looking like a furnado has passed through it.

Lhasa Apsos thrive on high-quality food. Since they usually have thick skin to support their heavy hair coat, Lhasas need a diet with good protein and fat levels. Most Lhasas tend to utilize their food very well, and even slight overfeeding can lead to unpleasant digestive outcomes. Keep their feeding regiment consistent and your puppy will put their life expectancy of 12 years to shame - with the oldest recorded Lhasa reaching an astonishing 29 years of age.

Why AWBI & KCI?

Importance of KCI

Also known as the Kennel Club of India, KCI is a professional body that maintains strict standards across various breeds of dogs across India. All KCI registered dogs come with a KCI registration certificate from the breeder, ensuring their pedigree. KCI representative may also visit the breeder at the time of whelping to ensure maintenance of breed standards.
As the only reputed governing body of dog breed standards, we always recommend getting a dog that has been registered through this organization in order to have clarity regarding their origin.

This does, however not ensure the conditions the pup was reared in or in what manner their parents might have been treated. This concern is what brings us to our next point: AWBI Certification

Significance of AWBI

The Animal Welfare Board of India requires that any individual selling any living dog must be registered with the animal welfare state board of their jurisdiction. In not doing so, both the buyer and seller are committing a crime.

Since this amendment was passed, it became illegal to buy / sell dogs without the breeder being the valid, original holder of an AWBI license. Apart from this judicial responsibility, AWBI also has strict guidelines regarding the conditions that the dogs must be kept in and the treatment provided to them. These guidelines make sure breeders follow responsible breeding practices Due to these reasons, we strictly work only with AWBI registered breeders, and implore you to do the same.

How can you make a difference?

Ensure that you only work with AWBI registered breeders, and if you're looking for a purebred dog try to find one that is KCI registered. By forcing the breeders to obtain a license, we may finally put an end to puppy mills and unethical breeding practices.

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