Description:
Mai Ling is a 6 year old Lhasa Apso. She is looking for a new home because her owner is moving to a complex that does not permit dogs. She is a very gentle dog who likes kids and other dogs, but thinks cats are meant to be chased. She likes to play but is afraid when it rains and thunders. She is very friendly, likes attention and to sit on laps, and makes a great watch dog. She is housetrained to potty outside and will even use puppy pads, but like a lot of small dogs, she has been known to have the occasional mishap in the house (that carpet sure can be confusing!). Her owner says the ideal home is one "where she would not be left alone too long, and will be given a lot of attention. I will miss her terribly." I'm sure we can find this darling a home where she will be appropriately spoiled!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the land of Tibet was the home of the Lhasa Apso - the breed taking its name from the sacred city of Lhasa. For at least two thousand years the breed was only bred in Tibet by holy men and nobles. It was used as a watchdog in temples and monasteries, and was considered sacred, for when its master died, his soul was thought to enter the Lhasa Apso's body. Although they were thought to bring good luck to their owners, Lhasa Apsos were virtually impossible to buy. Happily these very precious dogs, and the equally prized Tibetan Terrier, spread to other parts of the world, mainly because the Dalai Lama. Tibet's ruler would present them to visiting foreign diplomats. The breed was first seen in Britain in the 1920's and was introduced to the US in the 1930's.
This is a hardy dog with a friendly, assertive, manner. Intelligent and lively, it makes a good pet, but it is naturally suspicious of strangers. Lhasa Apsos are spirited and devoted. These little dogs are affectionate with their masters, but they will not tolerate rough or badly behaved children. Some are willful and some are very obedient to their masters. This breed responds to motivational training. It should have a dominant owner. They are good watchdogs with a loud, persistent bark, which gives the impression to intruders of a much larger dog. The breed can be noisy and may be too nervous around children and strangers. They are inclined to fight if they are not the only dog in the house. They have a fine sense of hearing. These little dogs travel well . Lhasa Apso bitches make good mothers. They dislike being alone and can be snappish if surprised or peeved. They have a life expectancy of about 15 years.