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Lhasa Apso Origins

BEYOND THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF INDIA, WHERE THE MIGHTY MOUNT Everest stands like a guardian sentinel, is the mysterious land of Tibet. It is a country of huge mountains and deep valleys, with a climate of intense cold and great heat, a country where conditions are hard on man and beast, This is the home of the Lhasa Apso, known in that land as Abso Seng Kye, the “Bark Lion Sentinel Dog.” Small wonder, then, that these members of dogdom should be of such hardy and vigorous constitution. Since danger threatened this strange land, Lhaso Apsos were kept as special guards inside the temples and monasteries. For this work the little dogs were peculiarly adapted by their intelligence, quick hearing, and finely developed instinct for distinguishing intimates from strangers. They were held in the highest esteem and were never sold. In 1933 the first pair of Lhasas arrived in the United States as a gift form the Dalai Lama to Mr. C. Suydam Cutting. Since that time, the little Lhaso Apso has never lost his characteristic of keen watchfulness, nor has he lost his hardy nature. These two features should always be developed, since they are of outstanding merit. We have found that these dogs are easily trained and responsive to kindness. To anyone they trust they are most obedient, and their beautiful dark eyes are certainly appealing as they wait for some mark of appreciation for their efforts.

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