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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds Lhasa Apso Versus Shih Tzu: How to Tell the Difference
They're adorable. Those small, sturdy dogs with their regal bearing and long, gorgeous coats. But which breed are you admiring? The Shih Tzu (pronounced “sheed-zoo" or “sheet-su") or the Lhasa Apso? To the untrained eye, it can be hard to tell these two dogs apart, especially in full coat. But in fact, although these breeds […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lhasa-apso-versus-shih-tzu-how-to-tell-the-difference/ | April 11, 2023
The Dalai Lama with "Senge" in 1968. Photo courtesy AKC Library & Archives
Expert Advice: Breed History The Dog Breeds Beloved by Monks
Dogs have long held a special place at monasteries worldwide. Here are just a few of the AKC-recognized breeds that have been particularly favored by monks.
/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dog-breeds-beloved-monks/ | January 21, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds Lhasa Apso History: Tiny Tibetan Watchdogs
When dog lovers hear the phrase “mountain dog,” their thoughts naturally turn to the big guys: Saint Bernards, Great Pyrenees, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and other large, immensely powerful breeds created to guard flocks and rescue luckless travelers amid the world’s great mountain ranges. But dogs specially bred to thrive in high altitudes come in all […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeds/lhasa-apso-history-tibetan-watchdogs/ | July 1, 2021
Lhasa Apso standing in a mountainous landscape.
Expert Advice: Fun Facts Lhasa Apso Facts You May Not Know
You may have seen the beautiful Lhasa Apso's stunning coat without even realizing what breed it is. Get to know them with these fun facts.
/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-lhasa-apso/ | February 15, 2017

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