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Gjør deg klar for en Lhasa Apso.

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Lhasa Apso

Det denne hunden vil be deg om

Ærlig talt, uke etter uke.

  • Activity

    Around an hour a day

    Many dogs of this type settle far better in the house when the walking is regular rather than occasional. Build any distance up slowly, especially with a young or older dog.

  • Training

    Learns steadily

    Independent thinkers aren't being difficult — they simply need a better reason. Keep sessions short and worth their while.

  • Food

    A small daily amount

    Weigh meals rather than guessing, and count treats as food. My Dog can work out a starting portion once you know their weight.

  • Grooming

    Brushing plus professional grooming

    Coats like this mat if they're left. Getting a puppy used to being handled early makes the next fifteen years far easier.

  • Shedding

    Sheds very little

    Lower-shedding breeds are sometimes easier for people with allergies, but no dog is completely allergy-free and reactions vary from person to person.

  • Dental

    Worth extra attention

    Smaller mouths tend to have more crowded teeth, and dental problems are common in middle age. Daily brushing is the cheapest care there is.

  • Weight

    Easy to overfeed

    You should be able to feel the ribs easily without pressing. Weight creeps on slowly — a monthly note in My Dog catches it early.

  • Mental stimulation

    Needs something to do

    A sniffy walk, a chew and a bit of training is usually enough to keep this kind of dog settled.

  • Home

    Usually fine in a flat

    What matters most is the walking near your door and the hours you keep, not the number of rooms.

  • Time alone

    Copes well with a normal working morning

    There's no single maximum that fits every dog. Age, training and temperament all change the answer — and being alone is a skill you teach gradually.

  • Social life

    Takes a while to warm up

    Early, calm, positive introductions to people, dogs, traffic and handling shape this more than the breed does.

  • Health to read up on

    Typically lives 12–15 years

    Every breed has conditions that appear more often than average. Ask a breeder which tests they do and why, or ask a rescue what's known. Your vet is the right person for anything specific.

Pengene

Hva en Lhasa Apso pleier å koste

€1,200–€2,100

Per år, når hunden har slått seg til — mat, forsikring, rutinemessig veterinærbesøk og stell. Bevisst bredt: prisene varierer enormt fra land til land og by til by, og dette er ikke et tilbud.

Før du sier ja

Møt hunden mer enn én gang hvis du i det hele tatt kan, på en vanlig dag heller enn en spesiell. Spør hvordan den er klokken seks om morgenen og klokken ti om kvelden. Det ærlige svaret på det spørsmålet forteller deg mer enn noen rasebeskrivelse, denne inkludert.