Lhasapoo Breed Information & Characteristics

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Lhasapoos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Faithful
Instinctual

Lhasapoo dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Lhasapoo. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Lhasapoos are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Lhasapoo is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

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Poodle, Lhasa Apso

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Hazel

Black
Brown

Gray
Black
Brown
Cream

The coat of a Lhasapoo dog is generally known for its length.

Wavy

A Lhasapoo can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Lhasapoos are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Lhasapoo is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Kidney Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Addison's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Allergies

Hip & Eye

Lhasapoos are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Lhasapoo have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Lhasapoo dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Lhasapoos dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Lhasapoos tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Fetch, Walk, Road trip, Off-leash

Lhasapoos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lhasapoo, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhasapoos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Ideally, Lhasapoo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Lhasapoo feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Lhasapoo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lhasapoo is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Lhasapoo breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Lhasapoos are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

A Lhasapoos typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Lhasapoos are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Lhasapoos are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Lhasapoos are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Lhasapoo is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Lhasapoo is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Lhasapoo dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.