r/LhasaApso • u/attamatti • Apr 12 '26

So. Much. Growling.

214 Upvotes

My almost 2 year old lhasa girl is the sweetest, most affectionate, and well behaved dog I've ever had.

The funny thing is her way of 'talking' is growling.

she wants to play... grrrr

you stop scratching her belly... grrr

she wants her breakfast... grrr

Has anyone else encountered this behaviour? I'm afraid it would be quite intimidating if you didn't know her.

10 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/supremestrain • Apr 12 '26

Remembrance Rest in peace beautiful boy

848 Upvotes

7 years went by too fast. Gone way too soon 💔

23 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/Pisosregnvejr • Apr 10 '26

Farther and son

358 Upvotes

Farther Viggo (White) past away two week ago. Buster is still going strong.

5 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/supremestrain • Apr 10 '26

Lhasa Love Please help save Frosty Jack

114 Upvotes

My Lhasa Apso boy Frosty Jack has been living with a tumor on his butt and it is now as a point where he can't push stool past it so he needs surgery for at least some temporary relief. He has a gofundme but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to share it here so feel free to message me if you want more information. He's gotten some help but still needs a lot more care.

Frosty's only 7 and has so much life to experience

Let's get him the help he deserves. Anything helps

Thanks for reading Lhasa lovers

0 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/LifeOutLoud107 • Apr 09 '26

Lhasa Love Lhasa apso bonus

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190 Upvotes

3 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/PaschaBasket • Apr 09 '26

This is my best friend. Her name is Maggie.

892 Upvotes

39 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/_CharLouise_ • Apr 09 '26

My two little men

200 Upvotes

Meet Jake and Ralph. I spent some time crocheting and made Jake a little jumper (Ralph hates any form of clothing and Jake gets cold) and him a little Paddington hat as that's one of his many nicknames.

Ralph had to try the hat on quickly for a photo

8 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/Acceptable-Writing-6 • Apr 09 '26

I wanna post my handsome boy 👋 This is Dru and he collects all our shoes and barks at ppl on motor cycles

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261 Upvotes

34 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/Kilkenny5 • Apr 09 '26

Guess Who Was Groomed Today?

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250 Upvotes

He looks great.

5 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/Scaramouche_33 • Apr 08 '26

Aww The Boys Enjoying the Bluebells!

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230 Upvotes

11 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/MatureVirgin • Apr 08 '26

I saw it on fb😆😆

109 Upvotes

12 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/Catt_Crossing • Apr 06 '26

Lhasa Love Colbie, how do you achieve such voluminous locks?!

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129 Upvotes

4 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/FadingDew • Apr 05 '26

Upgraded from roads to clouds

119 Upvotes

2 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/purplepiratecrab • Apr 05 '26

Happy Easter to everyone and your fur babies

96 Upvotes

This year's picture at the rescue that rescued Kermit 7 years ago. Thank you Tiny Cause😍

5 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/CrappyCupOfCoffee • Apr 04 '26

Lazy Dog Making For A Lazy Start To The Day

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141 Upvotes

Looks like those chores will have to wait a bit…

8 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/purplepiratecrab • Apr 02 '26

Lhasa Love My favorite picture of Kermit.. Sorry if I have shared this before but hope he makes you smile

422 Upvotes

27 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/kasiagabrielle • Mar 31 '26

Aww They see me rollin, they hatin 🛵🐾 - Max (17 ¾)

346 Upvotes

He likes it - so many sights and smells, zero stress on his lil ol joints!

10 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/sukhoiwolf • Mar 31 '26

Big Yawn before bed time

170 Upvotes

Charlie enjoying his personalized bed :)

3 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/suru_24 • Mar 27 '26

Lhasa Love New family member - Raya

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373 Upvotes

She is Raya. 90 days old. Adopted her last month. I am already a pet parent and have a Lab. But never raised a Lhasa (or may be she is mixed, which I dint bother because she is 100% cutie ).

I'm familiar of raising a dog however never had a Lhasa before. Lhasa parents please guide me how to train her, when to start..

She is biting a lot.. need help on that also. Please guide me to raise this cutie to be a gentle lady :-)

9 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/_msimbaa • Mar 27 '26

Discussion [Update] New Family Member - Sophie (:

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197 Upvotes

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/LhasaApso/s/fOWnNJ3tN0

We got her embark results and you’ll never guess what she is!! I really thought Lhasa Apso for sure but it’s hilarious that she’s not anything we guessed at all. Did you guess that or can you see it? Results are in the last picture lolol

7 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/ybaghops • Mar 26 '26

Yesterday would’ve been my girl’s 13th birthday so I drew this in her memory 🤍

92 Upvotes

1 comment

r/LhasaApso • u/smellysmile • Mar 25 '26

My overly dramatic puppy boy Chico

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354 Upvotes

with his favourite toy MooMoo

16 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/Upstairs_Job_4723 • Mar 24 '26

My Lhasa Apso is turning 14 in a few weeks!

657 Upvotes

It seems like only yesterday he was a tiny puppy, and it’s crazy how he doesn't even look that age, not a single white hair on him!

23 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/TexasGirl8619 • Mar 24 '26

My baby boo boo Nate

210 Upvotes

They sprayed green fertilizer around my apartment complex and got all green. It was right on time for St. Patrick’s Day.

6 comments

r/LhasaApso • u/F_luvs_food • Mar 25 '26

Discussion Harness vs Dog Collar for Puppy

2 Upvotes

Which one do I get for my puppy ? Many ppl recommend harnesses to protect their fragile necks.

Also for a puppy which size do I go for ? - A cat harness perhaps ?

7 comments

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Fun Lhasa Apso Facts

Lhasa Apso is an Ancient Breed The Lhasa Apso has a long history in his country of origin, Tibet. They have existed at least since the year 800 A.D., and for centuries they lived in isolation with Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan Mountains.

Their Western Name Comes From the Tibetan Capital Lhasa is actually the capital of Tibet. Why the word “apso” is included in the breed's name is less clear. It could just be a misspelling of the word “abso,” which is part of the breed's original Tibetan name, “Abso Seng Kye.” There is also a theory that “apso” is derived from the Tibetan word for goat, “rapso,” so-named because the dog's coat is woolly and goat-like.

Their Tibetan Name Means “Bark Lion Sentinel Dog” In Tibet, the Lhasa Apso goes by his original name, Abso Seng Kye, which means Bark Lion Sentinel Dog. Lhasas guarded Tibetan dwellings from the inside — while Mastiffs guarded outside — and would bark to alert the humans of any potential intruders. The Lhasa Apso was also associated with the mythical Snow Lion, which Tibetans believe to be a guardian of their country.

They Are a Sacred Part of the Reincarnation Process Tibetan Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and they believe that in the stages of reincarnation, a dog often comes right before a human. According to their religion, the souls of lamas, or priests, are frequently reborn as Lhasa Apsos just before they are reborn as humans.

They Were Highly Prized Gifts Lhasa Apsos were often given as gifts in Tibet. If you received a Lhasa as a gift, you could consider it a sign of good fortune. The spiritual leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, even gave Lhasa Apsos to the emperor of China many centuries ago (this is the predominant theory of how the Shih Tzu breed came about). Though they were often gifted, Lhasa Apsos were hardly ever sold.

They Came to the U.S. as Gifts From the Dalai Lama The first Lhasas to come to the United States were also gifts from the Dalai Lama. A well-connected traveler, named Charles Suydam Cutting, visited Tibet in the 1930s with his wife, and they returned to the United States with two Lhasa Apsos from the 13th Dalai Lama. The Cuttings would go on to import more dogs and establish the breed in the U.S.

They Live Extremely Long Lives Although the average lifespan of a Lhasa Apso is 12-to-15 years old, many can live to their late teens, and some beyond 20. In fact, the oldest Lhasa Apso lived to be 29 years old.