"Oh, dear little dog from the Land of Snows,
How proudly your great lion-heart shows..."
                                                                                         Pema Sarah Cash

BIG NEWS! This has never happened at Tushita and never will again!

We have TWO ADULTS UP FOR ADOPTION: Tushita Chodo and Chombe (see Adults Page)
ALSO, we are parting with THREE FEMALE puppies (14 weeks): 1 x Silver Sable, 1 x Gold Sable and 1 x Brown/black Brindle, plus 1 x MALE Brown/black Brindle (14 weeks)
Need I say the best homes only? :)
Please contact Sarah to discuss this further if you think that you would love to be the owner of devoted, loving Lhasa Apsos!
Photos will be posted of all puppies within the next few days.
This is a regretted parting for us...


The Lhasa Apso is a strong, sturdy little dog from Tibet...
Tibet was never part of China. It was invaded by the Chinese in 1959 and due to the pacific country that was Tibet was, they had no means of warding the Chinese off.
 
When the Tibetans fled Tibet during the Chinese occupation of 1959 they took only what they could carry and their dogs that they loved dearly. These brave little dogs trudged over mountains so high they are called "the roof of the world", running by night and hiding by day with their owners. 

Don't be fooled by the beautiful flowing coat!  They are a highly intelligent, loyal guard dog and often called "a big dog in a small form" and yet gentle, fun loving and sweet natured.  

Training your Lhasa and treating it with the RESPECT that you would grant any dog is of paramount importance - treat them as a 'real dog', because that is what they are. Any cross or 'mix' of a Lhasa Apso will not retain the same health as a purebred as a Lhasa Apso has a very large lung capacity which was required for the altitudes of Tibet.

Breeding and the study of the old lines of Lhasa Apsos is my interest. I breed Lhasa Apso of the 'old style' to preserve the original Lhasa Apso. Lhasa was the capitol of Tibet and "apso" means 'bearded one', so when asked what their dogs were, the Tibetans replied "Lhasa Apso" - "bearded one from Lhasa"!

It is not correct to say that a dog "must be shown to equate its value" - if this were true, then we would never have the Lhasa Apso in the western world as the Tibetans certainly did not show their dogs!  Although I do not personally show my dogs, they are in the show ring with other people and all our dogs fit the Australian Standard of 10" for a male and female slightly smaller. Showing dogs is a hobby or a sport, breeding is not, it is a dedicated study and takes a huge amount of effort and care for both mother and pups. Lhasa Apsos are "people dogs" and should not be kenneled or left out in a backyard - they must be part of the family.


Lhasa Apsos are highly intelligent, train easily and are eager to please - they are soft-hearted, warm, loving, cuddly, loyal and so much more! Our Lhasas Apsos are loved and fun members of our life who spend their life inside with us or romping and playing in the garden.  Puppies are always born and reared inside our home to ensure healthy, loved, happy, socialised puppies and a well-cared for mother.

Meet some of my Lhasa Apsos in their "homely" and fun aspects!    There are many beautiful websites with Lhasa Apsos in their flowing glorious coat, but since many owners do not keep their dogs in long coat, I would like to introduce you to the clipped, fun loving, Lhasa Apsos as well.  However, all our dogs have excellent, easy to care for coats as it is vital to the happiness of both owner and dog.

Our puppies go to the best homes all over Australia and the world.

This website is about loving and caring well for your Lhasa Apsos.



Pema with Chombe



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