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Lhasa Apso | Tibetan Mastiff | Tibetan Spaniel | Tibetan Terrier |
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| physical traits | - sturdy - keen hearing - | - large - massive - powerful - heavy boned - powerful | ... | - small - compact - powerful |
| colors | any | - black and tan - black - brown - blue - gray - gray and blue - gray and tan - gray-blue-tan - shades of gold - some with white on chest | all colors and combination of colors | any color or combination of colors |
| personality/ temperament | - intelligent - affectionate - confident - calm - loyal - cheerful - independent - discerning - wary of strangers | - calm - patient - docile - aloof - thoughtful - equable - dignified - solemn - independent - self confident - dominant - stubborn - affectionate - playful - gentle - frisky - loyal - protective - fearless and aggressi | - friendly - affectionate - intelligent - happy - robust - sensitive - playful - assertive - independent - cheerful - self-confident - wary of strangers - devoted to family - headstrong | - intelligent - sensitive - cheerful - loyal - alert - good-natured - charming - brave - inquisitive - devoted to family - wary of strangers - vocal. some may be shy - stubborn |
| maintenance/ special needs | - high very regular grooming - protect from heat | - plenty of exercise - sheds - regular brushing - not for city life - slow to mature-m 4yrs/f 2-3 yrs - lots of food - mutual respect when training-will ignore trainer if handled harshly | - regular grooming - exercise - does not like to be left alone for long periods - likes company - patience to train - breathing problems | - high - long hair - constant grooming to prevent matting - consistent and patient training - live indoors |
| nickname | - bark lion sentinel dog - hairy barking dog - Apso Seng Kyi - Tibetan Mountain Dog | - Tibetan Dog - Thibet Dog - Thibet Mastiff - Tibetaanse Mastiff - Do Khyi | ... | Dhoki Apso |
| origination | Tibet | Tibet | Tibet | Tibet |
| bred for | - sentinel - watchdog - companionship - | - guarding - protect livestock | - watchdog - companion - monastery life | - monasteries - guarding |
| identifying traits | - very long hair - profuse over eyes may be why so hyper-reactive to sound | ... | ... | ... |
| height | 10~11 (inch) | (inch) | 10 (inch) | 14~16 (inch) |
| weight | 13~15 (lbs) | (lbs) | 9~15 (lbs) | 18~30 (lbs) |
| ideal for | - family - companion - apartment living - watchdog - any climate - other pets | - companion - watchdog - guard dog - family - outdoors - cooler temps - other pets if raised with them | - family - city (with plenty of exercise) or country life - any climate - companion - good with other pets | - family - companionship - city life - sedentary life - obedience - cooler weather |
| good with kids? | yes, if children are trained to respect the puppy or dog | yes | yes | yes |
| interesting facts | ... | - possibly one of the first forms of mastiff - almost became extinct when most were beaten to death by Chinese Communists that annexed Tibet - goes into heat only once a year - progenitor of the Pyrenean Mountain Dog | ... | ... |
| lifespan | 13~14 (year) | 13 (year) | 13~14 (year) | 13~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - ankc - nzkc -(nonsporting dog group) - fci-(Tibetan breeds dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) - saku - uk-(utility dog group) - ckc | - arba - uk - saku-(working dog group) - fci-(molossoid breeds mountain type) - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group) - ukc-(guarding dog group) - fci-(molossoid mountain type dog group) | - akc - nzkc-(nonsporting dog group) - fci-(Tibetan breeds dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) - ankc-(toy dog group) - saku - uk-(utility dog group) - ckc | - akc - ankc - nzkc-(nonsporting dog group) - fci-(Tibetan breeds dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) - saku - uk-(utility dog group) - ckc |
| hair type | - topcoat-very long - straight - heavy - hard - dense - undercoat-medium length and softer | - fine - hard - straight - stand off - dense - insulating - medium long | - smooth and silky - double coat | - double coat - long - abundant - straight - wavy - profuse - soft - wooly - undercoat; long - fine profuse outer coat |
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