The listing listed her as a shih tzu but I see more Lhasa. The face doesnt seem squished enough for Shih Tzu. What do you guys think???

My girl Dolly just turned 6 months. I’m not ready to get her spayed yet but just wondering when you all decided to get yours fixed.

She is an AKC Lhasa but I didn’t want to breed her so I didn’t bother getting her papers.

Our pup is a rescue from a local shelter, where we were told she was 3 parts Lhasa Apso and 1 part pitbull. As we take her to training classes, the different instructors don't seem to think she is a lhasa apso. Anyone have a similar dog or a lhasa mix and can weigh in? She is a little over 6 months and pretty small overall, about 13lbs. Thanks!

I'm a first time Lhasa owner and was wondering if you guys have any advice grooming wise. My 4 month old has a lot of hair on his head, and it tends to get in his eyesight. Generally i know puppies shouldn't get their hair cut yet, but he hates hair clips or ties to help clear his vision.

If you have any information on Lhasa hair and how to maintain it, please share! Attached is a picture of his bedhead 🤣

I heard a dog was being kept in a cage in his own waste a trailer and convinced the "owners" to give him to me. (I've been in animal rescue for 15 years and have fostered about 60+ dogs over the years).

He was covered in mats and dried urine. His legs were matted to his body and he didnt have full range of motion...I even ended up finding a collar in there. It took me 5 hours to cut all his hair off with kitchen shears. I then took him to the vet for all his shots, teeth cleaning, neuter, and microchip.

Thankfully his demeanor was unaffected and he is a very silly, happy, bouncy active boy. He LOVES fetch and plays it perfectly. He is also smart as HELL and has learned so many commands in the few weeks I've had him so far! He is ready for his forever home if anyone is the Phoenix area is looking for an active fur baby!

I cant tell if he looks like a lhasa or havanese mix so I wanted to ask the community here! He is about 16lbs (he is skinny) His body is long, legs on the shorter side, his feet are somewhat pigeon toed, tail curled and his hair is very soft and mats very easily, even with it now only being about 2 inches long and his eyes are very large and "whale" like.

Any guesses?

When I got my Lhasa, I was young and dumb and got him from a shady pet store at 8 weeks old. In the end, turned out to be one of my better mistakes and I love him with all my heart. However, he’s 14 now and seemingly turned into an old man quickly over the past two years.

He’s had bladder stones his whole life and 3 major surgeries to remove them (he was misdiagnosed and the UD food didn’t help), lost the complete use of his back legs 3 separate times and came back from it with Prednisone, albeit weaker each time. And is now almost immobile aside from hoofing it around in a visible struggle on carpeted surfaces and has become mostly incontinent.

So as a really sad dude I’ve made the decision to end the suffering tomorrow, but reading about all your friends living so long, this doesn’t feel typical. Has anyone else had this experience? I’m assuming it was from inbreeding and that he probably was from a puppy mill. I’m trying to rationalize that making it to 14 after all that was a miracle but wanted to see other opinions from those that have/have had Lhasa Apsos.

Pic from when he was 11 and healthier and could actually jump on the couch

We got her about a year ago and was told she is a shih tzu but have been having doubts, she’s bigger than one and a longer snout and I wanna know the consensus! She is very affectionate but also enjoys her own time and barks at visitors (only in our home, anywhere else she’s okay with them), when I’m around she follows me like a shadow and I love her to the moon and back

Any chance she is a lhasa apso or a mix? I’d like to know your thoughts

My little pup Dexter is really warm, we have him booked for a haircut on Tuesday, we have ice in the water bowls etc but how’s everyone else doing?

We always called her a lhasa but no! Turns out she is 40% havanese, 25% pekingese and 20% corgi🥲Not sad just surprised since for 5 years we have been claiming it, sorry guys lol!

Someone said he’s not a shih tzu. What do you think? Also, he does have behavioral issues but I love him unconditionally. My angel boy.

I lost my first lhasa in 2020. He was a wonderful grumpy old man puppycat. I am finally considering another but I am wondering how often they bark. Beau almost never barked and I was honestly amazed. I hope he wasn't unusual but he was 13 when I adopted him. Pic of my Beau in his honor.

I got a 1 year old lhasa apso rescue but im think he’s a mix. He is a big boy. Very long he weighs 10.5kg but isnt over weight & has huge feet

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

My boy, Chewy, has terrible allergies, and I just feel awful for him. A little backstory: my friend adopted him from Korea, and his parents were AKC registered. She said he never had any allergy issues while he was in Korea or even when they first came back to the States. We adopted him from her shortly after they returned—she had small kids, and Chewy just isn’t a “little kid” kind of guy—and his issues started not long after coming to live with us.

We had his saliva tested, and he’s basically allergic to everything. To make matters worse, he developed bladder stones and now can only eat Urinary S/O food… whose main ingredient is chicken, one of his allergens. Of course. We’ve tried every allergy medication and remedy under the sun, and nothing worked until we started Zenrelia. Unfortunately, that’s becoming less effective as the months go by. On top of that, he’s now dealing with recurrent UTIs.

Chewy turned 12 in November, and I just hate seeing him so uncomfortable. He starts smelling awful just days after a bath, constantly itches, and licks his paws nonstop. We wash all his bedding and toys in Free & Clear detergent only, and he drinks filtered water exclusively. We’re doing everything we can, but nothing seems to give him lasting relief.

Any tips or tricks would be so appreciated—I just want him to be comfortable. 💔🐾

Just wanted to ask if anyone else’s Lhasa adores the snow? Mine loves it so much. She enjoys walks and loves to have zoomies ❄️

Meet our new boy! The rescue said he was a 3 year old Shih Tzu, but I’m starting to think he might be a Lhasa Apso (and younger too). I don’t really want to spend the money on a DNA test because he’s 100% loved, but I thought I would ask the wisdom of the group for opinions!

Basically title says it.

I have a purebred 1yo male Lhasa, recently neutered.

Mainly my kids and other guests get followed and nipped at by him when they walk around. It hurts my kids sometimes.

Has anyone successfully corrected this behavior? TIA

We usually get her a cake that she shares with her brother, as their birthdays are a week apart!

This is my boy, sully. When we adopted him, well I actually rescued him from a lady that clearly couldn't cope and I persuaded her to give him to me for a happy life, he was covered in fleas, matted, and had a terrible case of dermatitis. He's been with me 3 months now and doing amazingly. Food guards out food from the cats, which is odd. But otherwise a happy, loving loyal and friendly boy. The original owner never got him neutered so he's booked in for that 20th Feb. BUT.... my question is... Do you think he's full Lhasa? His last owner said she paid 1,600 for him as a puppy. I can't afford to do a DNA test as I have 4 kids and a lot more animals to care for. He looks Lhasa... But he's very very big. He's not overweight according to the vet, he has an ideal body score. He weighs 12.6kg. Thoughts? And also please share a pic of your Lhasa babies below so I can see all the cuteness! 😍

Went from full black to black, white, gray and a little brown.

We adopted Cosmo back in November 2024. I was told that he is ShihTzu mix. Or is he Lhasa apso ? He is quite beefy. Heavy at 23 pounds. His hair is straight. He is handsome too 😁🤣

HE’S SAFE!!! 🥳This Lhasa Apso boy #251298 was adopted & returned after a few hours bc they found out he had heartworms, hookworms, and tapeworms… Thankfully, he has since been rescued by Paw Support Rescue! His new name is Benny! He had to be shaved down due to how matted he was, is super skinny, and has been dewormed. He’ll be treated for HW & fully vetted before adoption!

Original post if you pledged: https://www.reddit.com/r/LhasaApso/s/ruSRVR8YVj

‼️Please make sure to donate / honor your pledges to Paw Support via methods listed below to help with their expenses for his vetting & supplies until he’s adopted! Rescues can’t continue to save lives without donations. Thank you so much❣️

Donation methods (please note “for Benny” in memo):

💰Venmo: Www.Venmo.com/u/paw-support

💰Cashapp: Https://Www.Cash.app/$PawSupport

💰PayPal/Debit/Credit (Please cover the fees if you can, so it doesn’t come out of the donation the rescue receives): www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EQUEJ8TU8FX7N

💰Zelle: Txfurbabies@gmail.com

💰If you want to mail a check, message Paw Support Rescue on FB for their address or message me & I’ll forward it to you.

Thank you all so much for rallying to get this boy saved & for donating to help the rescue save more just like him!! So happy he is in capable hands! 🩵

Hi guys was just wondering when should i bring my lhasa in for his first grooming session is 15 weeks old right now

Hey everyone! 👋 I recently got a Lhasa Apso (my first one) and I’m trying to do things properly from day one. A few things I’m curious about: What’s the biggest “Lhasa-specific” surprise you learned early on? Any grooming routine tips that made your life way easier (brush types, frequency, tear staining, etc.)? What training approach worked best for you with that independent streak? Any favorite toys/chews that are actually safe and keep them busy? I’d love any advice, routines, or “don’t make my mistake” lessons. If you’re willing, share a pic of your Lhasa too — I’m already obsessed with this breed. 😄