Fun Lhasapoo Facts For Kids

Have you ever considered the strange fact that people nowadays prefer mixed dog breeds compared to normal dog breeds? What makes a  mixed breed dog so special? A mixed breed is like an entire package wrapped up as a gift, having the qualities of both the parental dog breeds mixed up. Having a status of a designer dog, you will be amazed to know about the lhasapoo dog breed, which is a mixed breed of Lhasa Apso and poodle and is often titled as a miniature poodle. Lhasapoo dog is a playful and loyal pup serving as a wonderful companion dog. It is a social animal enriched with intelligence and a smart brain to socialize with people. You can certainly trust your house with a lhasapoo dog while leaving for work.

The dog is a keeper and a well-trained watchdog. If you want someone to pour a bucket of attention on you, then the lhasapoo dog will be a fortunate pet. But bear it in mind that a lhasapoo may be susceptible to genetic health problems like addison's disease, patellar luxation, weight gain, hip dysplasia. So, Lhasa Apsos must be fed high quality dog food only and daily brushing is extremely important for a shiny coat color.

Here are some interesting facts about this small yappy dog of a designer breed. Afterwards, do check our other articles on Lhasa Apso facts and poodle facts as well. 
 

What type of animal is a lhasapoo?

Lhasapoo dog is a mixed dog breed of Lhasa Apso and poodle. Coming with a variety of coat colors, it is a poodle mix, and a perfect representation of the way genes combine with each other. Both the parental dog breeds are smart and have a really quick mind.

What class of animal does a lhasapoo belong to?

A lhasapoo dog belongs to the class of mammals. Mammary glands, which are responsible for the production of milk, are a special trait exhibited by mammals.

How many lhasapoo are there in the world?

Accurate estimates regarding the total number of lhasapoo dogs in the world have not recorded. Since lhasapoos are a mixed breed of Lhasa Apso and poodle dogs, their numbers are increasingly steadily.

Where does a lhasapoo live?

Lhasapoo dogs, being friendly and interactive, live in a hospitable environment with humans as lhasapoos are eager to please their owners. Having a family-oriented temperament, the dogs know the difference between family or friends and strangers. These dogs crave attention and are prone to anxiety if left alone.

What is a lhasapoo's habitat?

A lhasapoo is a playful dog and loves to live with humans in a friendly environment. He is an absolute attention-seeker and thus prefers to live in a house in order to please humans. He is smart and serves as a watchdog, and is thus considered a yappy dog when it comes to protecting the household. To make a lhasapoo dog trustworthy, maintain the required social interaction from a young age in order to avoid yappy behavior later.

Who do lhasapoo live with?

Lhasapoo dogs have a family-oriented temperament and thus enjoy human attention. These small breed dogs are best suited to live with families with older children who train them by boosting their energy levels and by offering them a food-driven reward. Because of their yappy nature, they are not suited to live with young children. Since lhasapoos are eager to please humans, they might be wary of other pets but can also adapt to the environment after proper training. These dogs can live with seniors as well because they are a cuddly poodle mix and will love to spend time on their laps. Stimulating their mental health by providing them with chew toys is a good way to make sure they are happy.

How long does a lhasapoo live?

Lhasapoo dogs have a long life span as lhasapoos are a mix of Lhasa Apso and poodle breeds, both having long life spans. A lhasapoo has a life span of 10-15 years. Thus, the genes have blended together, resulting in longer life spans. With regular grooming, early socialization and obedience training, their lifespan can be increased and overall health can be improved meaningfully.

How do they reproduce?

Female lhasapoo dogs are associated with two heat cycles per year, each cycle lasting for 2-3 weeks. Male dogs do not have a sexual cycle as such and are thus able to adapt their needs according to female dogs. After the maturation of male dogs, they attain maximum fertility and thus respond to the female dog during their heat period.

What is their conservation status?

A lhasapoo is a Least Concern species. These easy to train dogs have not been classified into any of the categories like threatened or conservation dependent. These mixed breed dogs do not face any threats. It is a category in which the amount of data available for tracking the extinction of the species is not available. Since it is a mixed breed, it can be produced by crossing the parent breeds and thus, adequate information is not available for its direct assessment into a category.

What do lhasapoo look like?

A lhasapoo is a sweet dog inheriting genes of both his parent dog breeds. Some of them take up the curly coat of the poodle while others inherit the silky long hair of the Lhasa Apso. Depending on whether the poodle parent is a miniature or a toy breed, lhasapoo can be very small in size or a bit bigger. It weighs around 10-20 lb (4.5-9.07 kg) and has height of 9-13 in (22.8-33.02 cm) with minimal shedding. This dog breed comes in a variety of colors like white, black, brown, cream, and apricot; they are designer breeds and are well known for their curly or long silky coats.

How cute are they?

Lhasapoo dogs are adorable designer dogs with their curly coats. They love cuddling with their owners and feel anxious when left alone as they crave attention. Lhasa Apso and poodle mixes will stick to their owners, always clinging to them by their side. They are eager to please children.

How do they communicate?

Lhasapoo dogs are very good at communicating with humans as they are eager to please their owners. They are smart dogs and are capable of understanding human emotions and their behavior. They communicate using auditory sounds such as whining, howling, and barking as well as using scents.

How big is a lhasapoo?

A lhasapoo is a small dog with average height 9-13 in (22.8-33.02 cm) and is thus suitable for living in apartments as it is not at all spacious. Depending upon the size of the parent poodle, it can be a mini lhasapoo or a teacup lhasapoo if bred with miniature poodles. It is not much bigger than a cat.

How fast can a lhasapoo run?

As a lhasapoo is a mix of Lhasa Apso and poodle breeds, it runs quite swiftly thereby inheriting qualities of both parental breeds, which are quite swift.

How much does a lhasapoo weigh?

A lhasapoo weighs 10-20 lb (4.5-9.07 kg).  A lhasapoo can be mini-sized or teacup-sized if a miniature poodle parent has been bred with Lhasa Apso. These pet dogs do not gain weight that easily as these pet dogs have a minimal energy diet and a playful, active mechanism.

What are the male and female names of the species?

A lhasapoo is a dog breed with the scientific name of Canis lupus. A male lhasapoo is called a dog while a female lhasapoo is known as a bitch.

What would you call a baby lhasapoo?

A lhasapoo can also be named as lhasadoodle or Lhasa Apso poodle mix. A baby lhasapoo is called a lhasapoo puppy.

What do they eat?

Lhasapoo dogs need to be fed according to their age as well as weight and thus the diet should be tailored to them rather than being generic. Since lhasapoo dogs are small mixed-breed dogs, they have a medium energy diet. As they are omnivores, they need regular canine food with meat chunks and kibbles serving as a mix of carbohydrates, protein and fat. They have minimal energy requirement and thus require a cup of dry food per day, divided into two meals.

Are they slobbery?

Yes, they are slobbery but there they have soft long silky or curly coats which make them cuddly and thus neglects the slobbery aspect. Positive reinforcement training can help address this issue as well.

Would they make a good pet?

Lhasapoo designer dogs will absolutely make a good pet due to their family oriented temperament as well as a protective hold towards the house and their owner. They are excellent watchdogs and show their yappy behavior when encountering strangers. They are really affectionate and love to cuddle with  humans. However, they are not suited to young children because of their yappy behavior, but they can adapt if proper training is given at a young age. They love playful activities as well as toys that help in mental stimulation. Since they are prone to anxiety, they need someone to constantly spend time with them in order to avoid depression as they develop an attachment with their owners. But you must make sure to adopt this breed from a reputable breeder only.

Did you know...

Lhasapoo dogs are non-shedding dogs and are thus suitable for owners who are allergy sufferers.

These dogs are also exposed to the same health problems that their parent breeds are exposed to. Hip dysplasia, Patellar luxation, cherry eye, cataracts, epilepsy, cushing’s disease, renal issues are some of the health issues encountered by them.  A care routine needs to be developed by the vet in order to have regular veterinary check ups to ensure the good health of the dog. A one hour walk is necessary for the dog in order to stay active. In order to avoid hair matting, their coats should be groomed properly and should also be devoid of any pests which may creep on the dog . Their teeth should be brushed daily as they are also exposed to dental problems.

The average price for a lhasapoo puppy is in the range of $900-$1300. The price for a mixed breed dog will be slightly higher than a purebred.

In the list for popular poodle mix breed dogs, lhasapoos are close second to the labradoodles.

Do Lhasapoo like to cuddle?

Yes, lhasapoo dogs love spending time cuddling with their owners and thus serve as excellent companion dogs. They are affectionate and playful dogs with a smart mind. They crave attention and are prone to anxiety when left alone for some time. They are agile little dogs who always want to please their owners by performing errands. Llhasapoos have a protective nature for their owners and show their yappy behavior when it comes to strangers.

What is a lhatese?

A lhatese is a hybrid breed of Lhasa Apso and Maltese, originating from the United States as the designer dog breed. With a weight of no more than 15 lb (6.80 kg) and a height of 8-12 in (20.3-30.4 cm), the lhatese can serve as a super sweet companion once it is introduced to proper training and social interaction. Although a lhatese does not suffer from anxiety issues as such, he will be glad to see your face as he wakes up in the morning and finds joy with children of all ages as well as the rest of the human family. He is an active dog and is in a constant drive to please you and receive a good amount of attention.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! For more relatable content, check out these Sumatran rhinoceros facts and woolly mammoth facts.

You can even occupy yourself at home by drawing one on our lhasapoo coloring pages.