Lhasa Poo

The crossbreed Lhasa Poo, bred between the Lhasa Apso and the Poodle, would inherit either the straight silky coat of the former, or the latter’s curly. Usually bred with the miniature poodle, these dogs, with a sturdy body, alert face, small round head, almond-shaped eyes, short legs, hanging ears, proportionate muzzle and a black nose, make a great companion dog suitable for apartment life.

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Quick Information

Other Names Lhasa-Poo, Lhasapoo
Coat Long, dense, straight, curly
Color White, black, brown, cream, apricot or combinations
Breed Type Crossbreed
Group (of Breed) Companion dog, watch dog, toy dog, lap dog
Lifespan 12 to 15 years
Weight/Size Small; 10 to 20 pounds
Height 9 to 13 inches
Shedding Minimal
Temperament Loving, loyal, affectionate
Good with Child Yes
Hypoallergenic Yes
Barking Yes
Health Concerns General genetic issues
Competitive Registration ACHC, DDKC, DRA, IDCR, DBR

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Temperament and Behavior

These intelligently smart and affectionate dogs with dignity and pride tend to please their owners picking up tricks easily and taking part in games/shows, and being an alert watchdog. They are adaptable by nature and seek for attention and love from its family. If socialized from puppyhood, they would be good to other dogs, pets and children, provided the kids are also well-behaved.

Care


The dogs are so small by size that they need just an average exercise daily. Take your Lhasa poo out for a routine walk every day, out of the apartment as refreshment, and keep it close to yourself since they just love it.

It is important to brush the coat of your lhasa poo at least twice a week, if not every day, and get it trimmed by professional hands once in 6-8 months to avoid careless hair growth that might lead to tangling, which happens mostly in moist and snowy conditions. Clip their nails when long, check for rashes and infections in their inner ears and skin and brush their teeth frequently. Also, don’t forget to clean the reddish tear stains from their under eyes and trim their lower belly and genital area to ensure cleanliness.

Although as a cross breed they fall comparatively less ill than the purebreds, but as a new breed, very little is known about lhasa poo’s health and diseases except minor syndromes like sensitivity to flea bites, anemia, epilepsy and falling sick during epidemics, during which they must immediately be taken to the vet.

Training

Set rules clearly and affectionately and teach them tricks since the time the puppies are brought home from breeders, and they would pick up easily. Take the proper lead while training and walking to let it understand who the real ‘pack leader’ is. Sending them to dogs’ kindergarten for socialization and etiquette training can also be considered, since they might become noisy when adult without proper obedience training.

Feeding

Feed your lhasa poo according to its weight and age. For their moderate exercising habits, they need optimum carbohydrate and fat along with ample protein may be in the form of chunks of meat in their regular dog food, but occasionally. At times, you can also feed them with snacks like kibble and chews. Up to age one year, the dog should be fed with Puppy formula after which they can be switched to Adult dry dog food. Bad food (generally bad for dogs and human foods) might give them serious stomach and liver disorders.

Interesting Facts

  • Among other pets, the cats are especially friendly with lhasa poos.
  • Lhasa poo older than 3 years of age is said to be a good companion to retirees.

34 Responses to Lhasa Poo

  1. gania says:
    March 7, 2018 at 4:02 am

    looking for a female lhasa-poo in the south, may take two females, call 615 477-8233

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    • nicola dimotakis says:
      May 9, 2018 at 5:50 am

      hi my name is Nicola dimotakis i would like to buy Lhasa poo for my mom helen kazakou good friend she is very cool she wants to pay cash and deliver to her house black Lhasa poo puppy

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  2. gania says:
    March 7, 2018 at 3:59 am

    Looking for a female lhasa-poo puppy in the south, prefer more of a Lhasa look. Just lost my 14 yr old Lhasa, many tear as you all know. Could take two females

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  3. Robert Hart says:
    September 4, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    Just lost our 15 yr old Gracie. We are devastated.Would love to have another as she was the best dog ever,Looking for a young adult(F), but would take a puppy(F).
    We live on the east coast of North Carolina. Please help if you can.

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  4. Nancy H says:
    July 16, 2017 at 11:16 pm

    Searching for a Lhasa-poo puppy. Need a new baby to cuddle and spoil.

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  5. Valerie Stein says:
    April 23, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    I am looking for a young female Lhasa Poo. For adoption if possible, I just lost my Izzi. with Kidney failure she was 9, I am devastated.. I am an senior with not much income. she was my whole life, I miss her terribly. I live in Bucks County, Pa. near NE Philadelphia.

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  6. Patsy says:
    April 2, 2017 at 5:00 am

    I am looking for a Lhasa poo. I live in central Texas. I’m willing to travel some. I love my Lhasa but unfortunately all 3 have passed due to old age.

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  7. Vanessa says:
    March 23, 2017 at 5:10 am

    I am searching for a Lhasa Poo puppy in the Las Vegas area. Can anyone assist me with my search?

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  8. Barbara Bennett says:
    March 13, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    Looking for a female LhasaPoo in the Oregon area. She can be young or up to 4 years old. We are a retired couple who need a fur baby to love and fill our home.

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  9. Michele says:
    January 14, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    I just got a male lhasapoo. He is, of course, adorable; however, his back end seems to be quite large! lol Does anyone know if that is normal?

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  10. Odelice says:
    November 28, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    Hi There!
    Looking for Lhasa poo smallest breed prefer the runt of liter our a young adult in Houston TX.
    If any one can help me I appreciated . Thx Santana

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  11. Bernadette says:
    November 23, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    I am also looking for a lhasapoo. I would take a puppy or a little older. I prefer males. Please let me know if anyone knows of any in Texas.

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  12. akeem says:
    September 21, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    I am interested in lhasapoo pups. But am in west africa nigeria

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  13. Ronie H says:
    September 13, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    Hi there,
    I am looking for a Lhasa Poo breeder in the Western US, preferably California. Any recommendations?

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  14. PAULETTE says:
    September 11, 2016 at 1:06 am

    I am interested in Lhasapoo pups. I am in the State of Illinois.

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  16. Tiffany Goodman says:
    September 3, 2016 at 12:25 am

    Looking for smallest breed Lhasa poo puppie, prefer runt of the liter if possible. I live in Taylorsville, N.C. please contact me if you can help me find one of these adorable puppies. @ 1-828-962-6309. Thank you, Tiffany.

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  17. Elaine says:
    July 4, 2016 at 12:57 am

    I am interested in a Llaspoo. Can you direct me? I am in Washington state but would travel to find one.

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    • Djani says:
      July 28, 2016 at 6:02 am

      Hi Elaine, If you’re still interested, we just found two Lhasa Apso puppies in a pet shop in Denver this afternoon. They’re 10 month old. We adopt the brown boy, he still have his sister (black) in that shop.

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    • Rebecca says:
      July 28, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      Elaine
      Are you still interested in a lhaspoo? I have a registered miniature red female poodle and a white and grey male Lhasa apso. The female will have babies in 1 1/2 -2 weeks. She is a very beautiful dog and a awesome mom. So good natured and so good with my 2 year old granddaughter. If you are still interested I can let you know when they are born. I live in Oregon so we are close. I want to make sure my babies go to safe and loving homes.

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  18. Nancy Roberts says:
    June 13, 2016 at 2:47 am

    Does any one know where I can adopt a Lhasa Apso/mix miniature Poodle puppy. I have spent several hours surfing the web with not much results. Nancy Cell 831-915-5646 Thank you so much.

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    • katie says:
      July 22, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      are you still interested? I have one but I adopted him from someone that had a litter dropped off at their horse farm. He is not a puppy he is grown

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    • Erica says:
      September 11, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      There is a breeder in Oregon.

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    • Lauren says:
      November 19, 2016 at 2:31 am

      Not sure if you found a breeder. We used “the family dog breeder” breeders name is Lynn. She is located in Connecticut Google Family dog breeder, she is also on Face Book under this name. Her puppies are gorgeous!
      We received our puppy a month ago and couldn’t be happier!

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  19. Miriam Tier says:
    January 6, 2016 at 6:55 am

    I have two Lhoodles, as we call them in Australia. They are very different. One is the height of a miniature poodle with a thin curly coat, and he is an athlete! Can run for miles, with breaks in between. The other looks almost identical to a Lhasa Apso, with short legs, and a dense wavy coat which dries easily. He is more of a “watcher” than a runner. They were both brought up by one of our Australian Mist cats, and groom each other. Hysterical

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