• "The Lhasa Apso originated in Tibet."
• "The original name of the Lhasa was Abso Send Kye, the 'Bark Lion Sentinel Dog.'"
• "Lhasas served as guards inside dwellings in Tibet, while Mastiffs served outside."
• "The Lhasa, along with the Tibetan Spaniel and Tibetan Terrier, is one of three natively Tibetan breeds in the Non-Sporting Group, and of the three, it was the first admitted to the AKC (in 1935). The three breeds share the heavy coat of protective hair and an upcurled tail over the back."
• "The Lhasa was originally shown in the Terrier Group and was reassigned in 1959 to the Non-Sporting Group."
• "Suydam Cutting, a naturalist and world traveler, is singularly responsible for the establishment and reputation of the Lhasa in America."

Additional Items of Interest about the Lhasa Apso from www.wikipedia.org:

• "If properly raised it will come to appreciate bathing, hair combing and cutting. The Lhasa Apso is a long-lived breed, with some living in good health into their early 20s."
• "Recently, DNA Analysis has identified the Lhasa Apso as one of the 14 most ancient dog breeds."
• "The heavy coat of Lhasas can also be explained by the geographical features of Tibet: the temperature frequently drops below freezing thus making it hard for a dog to survive without sufficient insulation."
• "Lhasa Apsos tend to be alert and have a keen sense of hearing with a rich, sonorous bark that belies their size."
• Some common misspellings of Lhasa Apso include : 'Lhaso Apso', 'Lasa Apso', 'Lhasa Apsa', 'Laso Apso', etc...