About Lhasa Apsos
ALAC ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
Prepared by The American Lhasa Apso Club Breed Standard Committee. Use the icons to expand and download (See … for more options).
INTRODUCING THE LHASA APSO
Thank you for your interest in the Lhasa Apso! This introduction guide focuses on many aspects to help newcomers to the breed and those considering adding the Lhasa Apso to their home. [...]
BREED HISTORY
Reprinted with permission of Joyce Johanson, 1997 Le and Phema. Two early imports from Tibet. The Lhasa Apso originated in Tibet, perhaps as long ago as 800 B.C., which makes [...]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the Lhasa Apso right for you?
LHASA APSO HEALTH
"The Lhasa Apso is a very healthy, hardy, long-lived and ancient breed. The American Lhasa Apso Club does not currently have any health testing requirements for its member breeders. The most commonly [...]
BREED STANDARD
Click to take you to the American Kennel Club website. Official Standard for the Lhasa Apso (eff. 10-1-2019) General Appearance: Reflecting his Tibetan heritage as an indoor sentinel on the Tibetan Plateau, [...]
NEW TITLES
AKC Champion & Titled Dogs Bred and/or Owned by ALAC Members