Lhasa Apso: Health Issues & Personality
Lhasa Apso:
The Lhasa Apso is a robust dog. Tearing is inherent to this breed, however, so some attention must be given to the eyes. Clean the eye contours with cotton swabs dipped in either boiled water or in a commercial isotonic product and remove any sticky matter. If tearing is abundant or non-existant, consult your veterinarian. The Lhasa's opulent coat also calls for attentive care. Brushing, combing, and untangling must be done daily, and baths two or three times a year.
Average Lifespan Of The Lhasa Apso: 15-18 years.
Average Weight: 16-18lbs.
Inherited Health Disorders:
Eyes:
Extra Lashes
Entropion
Long Eyelid Hair
Dry Eye (KCS-Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca): A lack of quantity or quality of your dog's tears, causing eye irritation. If this condition is untreated, it can lead to ulcers on the cornea, and/or loss of vision.
Poorly Developed Eye Socket
Kidney:
Renal Cortical Hypoplasia: (A condition in which the cortex of the kidney(s) does not develop completely. See the page on kidney diseases in dogs for more information.)
Abdomen:
Inguinal Hernia: This type of hernia can be serious if it is large enough. Only your vet can make a proper diagnosis.
The Lhasa Apso is a robust dog. Tearing is inherent to this breed, however, so some attention must be given to the eyes. Clean the eye contours with cotton swabs dipped in either boiled water or in a commercial isotonic product and remove any sticky matter. If tearing is abundant or non-existant, consult your veterinarian. The Lhasa's opulent coat also calls for attentive care. Brushing, combing, and untangling must be done daily, and baths two or three times a year.
Average Lifespan Of The Lhasa Apso: 15-18 years.
Average Weight: 16-18lbs.
Inherited Health Disorders:
Eyes:
Extra Lashes
Entropion
Long Eyelid Hair
Dry Eye (KCS-Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca): A lack of quantity or quality of your dog's tears, causing eye irritation. If this condition is untreated, it can lead to ulcers on the cornea, and/or loss of vision.
Poorly Developed Eye Socket
Kidney:
Renal Cortical Hypoplasia: (A condition in which the cortex of the kidney(s) does not develop completely. See the page on kidney diseases in dogs for more information.)
Abdomen:
Inguinal Hernia: This type of hernia can be serious if it is large enough. Only your vet can make a proper diagnosis.
Lhasa Apso
Temperament:
Temperament:
Exercise Requirements: 1/5
Affection Level: 3/5
Friendliness-Other Pets: 3/5
Friendliness-Strangers: 1/5
Ease Of Training: 1/5
About The Ratings:
Exercise Requirements:
1: Low, 5: High
Affection Level:
1: Introverted, 5: Extroverted.
Friendliness-Other Pets:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Friendliness-Strangers:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Ease Of Training:
1: Most Difficult, 5: Least Difficult.
Affection Level: 3/5
Friendliness-Other Pets: 3/5
Friendliness-Strangers: 1/5
Ease Of Training: 1/5
About The Ratings:
Exercise Requirements:
1: Low, 5: High
Affection Level:
1: Introverted, 5: Extroverted.
Friendliness-Other Pets:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Friendliness-Strangers:
1: Least Friendly, 5: Most Friendly.
Ease Of Training:
1: Most Difficult, 5: Least Difficult.
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