Lhasa Poo
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| Lhasa Poo | ||
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| Lhasa-Poo | ||
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| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
A Lhasa Poo is cross between a Miniature Poodle and a Lhasa Apso. The Poodle side settles down the aggression Lhasa Apsos tend to have. Lhasa Apsos are part of a growing trend of Poodle hybrids whose purpose is to create a dog with the intelligence and hypoallergenic qualities of a Poodle. Lhasa Poos generally have a good temper and are easy to train. They come in many different colors and grow to be a medium size dog. Lhasa Apsos originated in Tibet as guard dogs for the monasteries there. They have long fur for show and tend to be one-person dogs. Poodles originated in France and have the distinctive curly coat. They are known for being extremely intelligent, sometimes affectionate, dogs that are hypoallergenic. Lhasa Poos are affectionate dogs and tend to be friendly toward people. Their coats can range from the straight, soft fur of the Lhasa Apso to the curlier, wiry fur of the Poodle, or even in between. Lhasa Poos usually look more like the Lhasa Apso than the Poodle. Their fur is usually slightly curly, but looks a lot like a Lhasa Apso's.
