Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceLhasa Apso at a glance
- Origin
- Tibet, China
- Appeared
- 800 CE to 1934 (likely)
- Family
- Asian Toy
- Type
- Companion
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 227
- DNA clade
- Asian Toy (Parker 2017)
The name. After Lhasa, the Tibetan capital; apso may come from Tibetan rapso, "goat-like", for its coat.
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: Asian Toy
Japanese Chin, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier, Lo-sze
Same time, same continent
Afghan Hound, Japanese Chin, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Pekingese, Samoyed, Siberian Husky
Close by DNAGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Shih Tzu142.1 Mb
- Pekingese110.6 Mb
- Tibetan Spaniel55.1 Mb
- Japanese Chin21.2 Mb
- Tibetan Terrier17.3 Mb
- Pug9.9 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace in time
The Lhasa Apso appears 800 CE to 1934 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Lhasa Apso is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
