Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso is a small, long haired dog. It has a narrow, apple-shaped skull that drops off markedly behind the eyes, a straight foreface and heavily feathered pendant ears. Its dark brown eyes are large, but not overwhelmingly so, and it has a small underbite. The body is long relative to the height, with a strong loin and well developed thighs. The forelegs are straight, and both fore and hind legs have a heavy coat. Its feet are catlike with good pads and its well-feathered tail is carried over its back in a screw, sometimes with a kink at the end. The coat is hard, dense, and straight, ranging in color from cream or honey to slate and even mixtures of brown, black and white. Its hair fans over its eyes and is heavy around the muzzle, giving it a bearded effect.

The Lhasa Apso tends to be friendly yet assertive, lively and intelligent. Though affectionate with and devoted to its master, the Lhasa Apso does not tolerate rough or inconsiderate children. It may fight with other dogs in the house, and is usually nervous around strangers. It can snap if surprised or upset, and dislikes being alone. The Lhasa Apso?s loud and persistent bark gives the impression of a much larger dog, and coupled with its excellent hearing, makes it a good watchdog. Some dogs of this breed are very obedient, while others are quite willful; it is trainable but should have a dominant master. Good socializing and training of this breed while it is young is important to create a well-adjusted pet.

Small and moderately energetic, this breed is a good candidate for apartment dwellers. It does not demand much exercise, though it will enjoy regular exercise outdoors ? especially if it can be allowed to run without a leash. The luxurious coat will require lots of grooming: brush once a day and dry shampoo regularly. This will also help keep it free of parasites, which can cause skin problems. The feet should be groomed and checked for foreign objects regularly, and the eyes and ears should be kept meticulously clean as they are prone to tearing. Needless to say, the Lhasa Apso should not live outside. Pertinent health concerns include patellar luxation, progressive retinal atrophy, entropion, renal cortical hypoplasia and distichiasis.

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Siberian Husky

Siberian Huskies are medium-sized, graceful members of the Working Group with a distinct wolf-like appearance. Siberians have a double-layered, medium length coat which acts as insulation against both cold and heat. The dog's fur is usually black and white, gray and white, copper-red and white, or pure white. The breed often has white paws and legs in addition to unique markings on the face. The brush tail is covered by thick fur and is sometimes carried in a sickle-shaped curve over the dog's back. The Siberian Husky has triangular, erect ears and beautiful eyes that can be brown, hazel, blue, or a combination of these colors. Siberian Huskies have strong chests and backs, well-muscled upper thighs, and are known for being athletic, elegant dogs.

Siberian Huskies are typically friendly, calm, attentive, and sociable. Like many other Working Dogs, though, they can be very independent and hard to manage. An experienced owner capable of firm training is a must. Siberian Huskies are very intelligent and respond well to training, which should begin at a young age. Although Huskies do not bark much, they are prone to whining and vocalizing a ?yowl? sound ? this can be stamped out through good training. Because of their friendly and inquisitive nature and their reluctance to bark, Siberian Huskies make poor watchdogs. They tend to be very gentle with small children.

Siberian Huskies are energetic dogs who require a good deal of exercise?at least 30 to 60 minutes per day. They are also talented escape artists and have a strong prey drive - a high, sturdy fence and obedience training to keep your dog from chasing the family cat is a must. In addition, they need regular grooming care, consisting of bathing, brushing, and care of eyes, teeth, ears, feet and nails. Twice a year Siberian Huskies shed most of their undercoat over the course of two or three weeks. They are social dogs and do not like being left alone, and will be happier if they have a companion dog. Though the Siberian Husky is a fairly healthy breed, it is not uncommon to see canine hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism and eye problems, including progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts and corneal dystrophy, in the breed.


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