iDog Breed Number: CB153
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000158
Original: Tibet
Personality:
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; Calm but fun-loving, Lhasas enjoy brisk walks and clowning for loved ones
Good With Children: Better with Older Children
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Infrequent
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Independent
Height: 25.4-27.9 cm (male), slightly smaller (female)
Weight: 5.4-8.2 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Lhasa Apso
from AKC
Other Name: Long-haired Lhasa dog
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atopy | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Cataract | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Corneal dystrophy | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Demodicosis | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Entropion | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Eversion of nictitating membrane | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Hydrocephalus | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Intervertebral disc disease | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Lissencephaly | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Patella luxation | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| brachycephalic syndrome | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Exposure keratopathy syndrome (exophthalmos, lagophthalmos, and/or macroblepharon) | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Familial kidney disease | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Urolithiasis (stones) | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Sebaceous adenitis | may be inherited | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)