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Lhatese |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Tibet <> Central Mediterranean Basin -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Lhatese |
| The Lhatese is a hybrid dog. It is a specific cross between the Lhassa Apso and the Maltese. It's a very gentle breed, but can be a little difficult to train. He loves his family, including children of all ages. Best suited to experienced dog owners. He'll enjoy spending time with you and the rest of his human family. He's a small dog; when mature, he won't weigh more than 7 kilos. They get along with almost everyone, including other dogs. They don't suffer from excessive separation anxiety, but they do want to spend every moment with you. |
History of the Lhatese |
| The Lhatese originated in the United States. Although we don't know much about the Lhatese's history, we can study its parent breeds to understand its origins. |
A little of the Lhassa Apso |
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| Buddhist monks living in the Tibetan mountains developed the Lhassa Apso as sentinels for temples and monasteries. Some believe the dogs are descended from Tibetan Terriers, while others think the breed may have been influenced by dogs from the North. After studying the breed's DNA, it seems that one of the Lhassa Apso's ancestors could be a type of mountain wolf. The breed was developed to withstand cold temperatures, and their judgment helped them determine whether someone approaching was friend or foe. The breed was never sold, although the Dalai Lamas occasionally gave a pair to imperial families and dignitaries. | ||
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| Standard of the Lhassa Apso | ||
A little of the Maltese |
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| The Maltese is an ancient dog whose origins can be traced back to Greece, Rome and Egypt. The Egyptians even believed the dog had healing powers, placing a Maltese in a sick person's bed. Experts believe it became the modern Maltese on the island of Malta, where the ancient dog was crossed with Spitz or Spaniel-type dogs. Maltese arrived in Great Britain when Henry VIII was king. In fact, Queen Elizabeth owned a Maltese. The Maltese was brought to the United States by Englishmen. | ||
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| Standard of the Maltese |
Appearance of the Lhatese |
| The Maltese and Lhasa Apso are both small dogs with some of the same traits, but also very different ones. Any mix of the two breeds will display the traits of each. Many Lhatese are affectionate with their family but wary of strangers, alert and careful to protect their home, and playful but happy to cuddle or take a short walk. Many in this breed will play with toys using their front paws like a cat. Lhateses can be somewhat stubborn when it comes to house training, but perseverance on your part will win the day. Most are not prone to separation anxiety, but they want to be with you all the time. The Lhatese has a black and white or black, beige and white coat that is straight and medium to long in length. |
Temperament of the Lhatese |
| The Lhatese is a gentle, affectionate and very playful companion. He's friendly and gentle. He's great with all family members, but is particularly good with children. However, experts recommend that they be properly socialized from an early age so that they know what behavior is expected of them. They also get on well with other family pets. The Lhatese is highly intelligent, but can sometimes be difficult to train. However, perseverance pays off. The Lhatese is also an excellent watchdog. He'll keep an eye out for strangers near your home and bark to alert you to any strange activity. He's generally calm and affectionate, and eager to please his family. Although he's happiest when you're home to spend time with him, he's not prone to separation anxiety. |
Needs and activities of the Lhatese |
| The Lhatese is actually quite an active dog, but it can also be a good lap dog. To make sure you get that downtime with your Lhatese, you'll need to provide him with short periods of activity throughout the day. Don't forget that he's highly intelligent, and offering him exercises that also incorporate mental activity will benefit him. You can do this by giving him a variety of toys and playing different games with him. In other words, a simple game of fetch won't satisfy a Lhatese's mental needs. If you have an enclosed garden, you can allow him several short trips outside to release some of his energy. He could also benefit from a trip to the dog park for a more varied exercise run. |
Maintenance of the Lhatese |
| Like its parent breeds, the Lhatese will have long, flowing locks. Its coat will be long and soft, but it has a tendency to tangle. To avoid this, you'll need to brush the Lhatese's coat daily. Some Lhatese owners prefer to groom their dogs every six to eight weeks, and you can choose to do so too. However, you'll need to maintain daily brushing in the meantime. Another problem that the Lhatese is likely to inherit from its parent breeds is tear stains under the eyes. You'll need to clean the area under his eyes daily to avoid permanent staining. Some owners trim the hair under the eyes, in addition to the hair in the ears, to eliminate stains. Only bathe him when he gets dirty, or you can do it at the groomer's. Fortunately, the Lhatese is a hypoallergenic breed. They rarely shed. Trim his nails every two or three weeks and brush his teeth two or three times a week to prevent tartar build-up and bad breath. However, if you want to prevent tooth decay, brush his teeth every day. |
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