Talk:Lhasa Apso
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[edit] Cleanup requests
[edit] References on history
The Lhasa Apso article opens by stating that Lhasas have been guarding monastaries for 2000 years but in the "History" section it states that the breed originated in Lhasa about 800 years ago. It also states that they are the 14th most ancient breed. Some clarification might be in order especially for the math discrepancy.
Actually, the reference is on linked article.
It's also an excellent guard dog
All the images depict male Lhasa Apso.
86.4.196.30 20:56, 16 December 2006 (UTC) The point made above regarding a mathematical discrepancy is incorrect. The article states that these dogs have been guarding monasteries in tibet for 1200 years, not 2000 as misquoted above. It also states that the breed originated in Lhasa in 800BC, which is nearer 2,800 years ago and not 800 years ago. There is therefore no discrepancy. 86.4.196.30 20:56, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Lhasa Apso's Health.
I am commenting on the section where it says that Lhasa Apso's need a lot of exercise. This is in fact incorrect. They are ideal dogs for someone who owns a flat. The ideal amount of exercise for a Lhasa can be a minimum of only ten minutes per day. They are also not equipped to jump on furniture or run up stairs regularly as they are prone to suffer back problems such as slipped discs in the spines. They also have a tendancy to have hernias later in life or even from birth. They need regular grooming every day. The hair around Lhasa Apsos mouth, nose and eyes need to be constantly short as this can cause problems for their sight also. Their eyes need to be cleaned every morning to avoid a build up of sleep which can cause pain if not kkept on top off. Other than the above they are extremely healthy dogs and live a long life. Anything up to 20 years of age!!
[edit] Tone of article
The tone in this article is not at all encyclopedic and should be revised. Lines like "Lhasa Apsos should not be taken lightly" and "Just don't expect them to listen to you every time!" do not belong in an encyclopedia article. Emtilt 01:39, 22 March 2007 (UTC)
