Lhasa apso

Lhasa apso
/ap"soh/, pl. Lhasa apsos.
one of a breed of small terriers having a long, heavy coat, raised in Tibet as watchdogs.
[1930-35; apso < Tibetan, written ab sog]

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Breed of dog from Tibet.

The Lhasa apso is hardy, intelligent, and watchful. Longer than it is tall, it stands 10–11 in. (25–28 cm) tall and weighs 13–15 lb (6–7 kg). It has a heavily haired tail that curls over its back and a long, profuse coat that covers its eyes. Its coat may be of various colours, but most breeders prefer golden-brown shades.

Lhasa apso

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▪ breed of dog
 breed of dog from Tibet, where it is called abso seng kye (“bark lion sentinel dog”) and is used as an indoor guard dog. The Lhasa apso is characteristically hardy, intelligent, and watchful. Longer than it is tall, it stands 10 to 11 inches (25 to 28 cm) and weighs 13 to 15 pounds (6 to 7 kg). It has a heavily haired tail that curls over its back and a long, profuse coat that covers its eyes. The coat of the Lhasa apso may be of various colours, but golden-brown shades are preferred by most breeders.

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