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266 GUIDE T O BREED S

LHASA APSO

HARDY, INDEPENDENT, AND FRIENDLY, THIS DOG IS NATURALLY SUSPICIOUS OF STRANGERS AKC

Height range First bred in Tibet as a watchdog for temples and monasteries, Dark, medium-sized
Up to 10 in (Up to 25 cm) the Lhasa Apso was brought to Europe via India in the 1920s. It eyes covered by hair
Weight range is a small, hardy dog that will happily walk for miles. Its long,
13–15 lb (6–7 kg)
flowing coat is not difficult to care for. Very affectionate, it
Life span 15–18 years can also be quite stubborn.
Origin Tibet Heavily feathered,
pendant ears
High-set,
plumed tail
with kink at end
Other colors

Variety of
colors

Cloak of heavy, straight,
wheaten and white hair
with thick undercoat

SHIH TZU

THIS INTELLIGENT, BOUNCY, AND OUTGOING DOG LOVES BEING PART OF THE FAMILY AKC

Height range This sturdy breed is thought to be a cross between the Pekingese Hair grows upward
Up to 11 in (Up to 27 cm) (see p.264) and the Lhasa Apso (above). Abundantly but around the muzzle
Weight range not excessively coated, it sheds little or no hair, making it a
10–18 lb (5–8 kg)
good companion for allergy sufferers. Despite its distinctly
Life span Over 10 years arrogant carriage, the Shih Tzu makes an affectionate
Origin Tibet/China and friendly pet.

Heavily plumed tail
with white tip
Other colors
White
blaze on
forehead
Variety of
colors

Short, muscular Long, dense,
legs hidden black and white
by long coat topcoat

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