Comments on: Shih Tzu vs Lhasa Apso

By: tamshac

tamshac — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:00:23 +0000

Thanks Riza. I really thought getting a dog would work out and especially a Lhasa but it wasn’t good timing. My kids have become so afraid of our puppy (Nala) that they will not walk around the house unless she is in her crate. Because of that, Nala spends a lot of time in her crate and it’s not fair to her so we are looking for her a new home. Maybe one day we will be ready for another one. She is a really lovable puppy. She’s smart, very humorous and I love that she really doesn’t shed. Will be a little sad to see her go but it’s for the best.

By: Riza

Riza — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:41:33 +0000

i’ve had lhasas for 4yrs now, and loving them. yes they can be stubborn but still fun to be with. if you have kids before getting a lhasa they will work well, and will even be protective of your kids. as for infants, i don’t bring them too close to one another cause babies tend to pull hair.. my lhasas have different moods so see if your dog is good with the baby around.

By: tamshac

tamshac — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:34:31 +0000

We recently added a Lhasa Apso to our family who is ten weeks old and so far she is really blending in well with our family. We have two children under five and another on the way. I did a lot of research before I decided on which breed would be most compatible with our family. I was aware that Lhasas can tend to not be children friendly but my son didn’t want a “frisky” dog and I was attracted to the Lhasa’s calmness and independence. Some breeders and owners that I talked to begged to differ and believed the Lhasa would be fine around our kids. I’ve noticed really good interaction between our kids and our Lhasa but I hope that it will continue and that it won’t change as she grows up. Does any one else have any experience with owning a Lhasa with small kids? Thanks.

By: Renée

Renée — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:43:18 +0000

Sam,

Beef, beef pulp, and potatoes (especially potatoes) are not commonly known as “allergy-dog-food.” However, if it makes you feel better, opt all of them out for 6 weeks and see if your dog’s skin improves. Drastic measure, if you ask me. Alternatively, if you have the time, you want to eliminate one food group per week so that you can nail down that culprit. Also, you might want to try other type of cooking oil.

Keep in mind, there are many factors that cause skin allergies in dog. Food alone is only one factor. You might want to read some of my other skin allergy dog posts here.

By: sam

sam — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:55:30 +0000

I just read an article online that says lhasa apso should not eat beef, beet pulp, and potatoes. Your article says just the opposite. My darling dog has terrible skin allergies and I am told it is what she is eating. I am so confused. I wish someone knew what they were talking about. thank you for your time.