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I have a hard time telling the difference between a lhasa apso (pictured) and a shih tzu, so I figured other people might not know the difference either. They are obviously closely related, but the main difference between the two breeds is size. Lhasas are larger, about 13-15 pounds, while shih tzus are a member of the toy group and are sometimes as small as nine pounds. Lhasas have a narrower, terrier-like head while shih tzus have a flatter face (like a pug). Shih tzus are also generally more outgoing.
The lhasa apso originated in Tibet during ancient times, according to The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by D. Caroline Coile.
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September 17th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
I have a Lhasa owning friend who swears these dogs were to attract fleas from royalty when they were held on their laps.
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September 18th, 2008 at 7:03 am
Ha! That would be something … she’s probably right!
September 18th, 2008 at 10:24 am
This is a very cute breed – a lot of folks out here have them. I’ve known several that have quite the personality.
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September 19th, 2008 at 6:34 am
Thanks for the info! I’m learning a lot about dog breeds in this blog.
My neighbor has one of those (top picture) so now I understand why she barks a lot–it’s in her nature!
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December 31st, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I have a 4 year old female Lhaso Apso. Her name is Chloe, and she is the love of my life. I try very hard to do what’s best for her. She doesn’t eat commercial dog food due to the poisons in them. Check out my blog page all about Chloe http://www.ndznoemi.blogspot.com
December 31st, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Hi Noemi. Thanks for stopping by. Your dog is cute!