#American sentinel dog full#
If a breeding is unsuccessful, deposits may be transferred to a future breeding of the client's choice.ĭeposits may be made by Zelle, CashApp, PayPal, or by other means ( contact us for other options if necessary) so our clients can secure their desired pick in a timely manner however, outstanding balances, shipping expenses, and any fees collected for ear cropping must be paid in full before the dog or pup will be delivered or at the time of pick up. For this reason deposits with American Sentinel K9, LLC are nonrefundable, and we ask that you only place a deposit to reserve a dog if you are 100% certain about your commitment to follow through with your purchase. We wish to have appropriate homes arranged for our dogs in a timely manner and it is unfair to us and the dog to cancel at the last minute.
Clients may reserve any position that is available at the time the deposit is received. Any shipping costs are the responsibility of the client however, we can help make shipping arrangements if needed. The purchase price of the dog/puppy does not including shipping. Lhasa Apsos are very popular as family pets, and many 20th and 21st century celebs have owned them, including Liberace, Elizabeth Taylor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ellen DeGeneres, Jane Lynch, and Gwen Stefani.Deposit are now $1000 on all breedings. In fact, the oldest Lhasa Apso lived to be 29 years old. The Cuttings would go on to import more dogs and establish the breed in the U.S.Īlthough the average lifespan of a Lhasa Apso is 12-to-15 years old, many can live to their late teens, and some beyond 20. A well-connected traveler, named Charles Suydam Cutting, visited Tibet in the 1930s with his wife, and they returned to the United States with two Lhasa Apsos from the 13th Dalai Lama.
The first Lhasas to come to the United States were also gifts from the Dalai Lama. Though they were often gifted, Lhasa Apsos were hardly ever sold.Ħ. The spiritual leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, even gave Lhasa Apsos to the emperor of China many centuries ago (this is the predominant theory of how the Shih Tzu breed came about). If you received a Lhasa as a gift, you could consider it a sign of good fortune. Lhasa Apsos were often given as gifts in Tibet. According to their religion, the souls of lamas, or priests, are frequently reborn as Lhasa Apsos just before they are reborn as humans. Tibetan Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and they believe that in the stages of reincarnation, a dog often comes right before a human. They Are a Sacred Part of the Reincarnation Process The Lhasa Apso was also associated with the mythical Snow Lion, which Tibetans believe to be a guardian of their country.Ĥ. Lhasas guarded Tibetan dwellings from the inside - while Mastiffs guarded outside - and would bark to alert the humans of any potential intruders. In Tibet, the Lhasa Apso goes by his original name, Abso Seng Kye, which means Bark Lion Sentinel Dog. Their Tibetan Name Means “Bark Lion Sentinel Dog” Photo Courtesy of Jan Graunke, Breeder of Meritģ. It could just be a misspelling of the word “abso,” which is part of the breed's original Tibetan name, “Abso Seng Kye.” There is also a theory that “apso” is derived from the Tibetan word for goat, “rapso,” so-named because the dog's coat is woolly and goat-like. Why the word “apso” is included in the breed's name is less clear. Their Western Name Comes From the Tibetan Capital They have existed at least since the year 800 A.D., and for centuries they lived in isolation with Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan Mountains.Ģ.
The Lhasa Apso has a long history in his country of origin, Tibet.
Here are more interesting facts about the Lhasa Apso: Many are accustomed to being pampered - perhaps because they are considered sacred in their country of origin. The Lhasa Apso is an adorable lap dog that loves to spend time with his family.
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