Articles

Breed Standard
Made in Tibet: The standard compared to breed function.
French Translation  of Made in Tibet
Correcting the "Illustrated Standard" ;  Serious mistakes in the "ALAC Official Guide to the Standard". NEW
Myths and Legends about the Lhasa Head NEW
Fad Breeding and Type: Is the present trend reversable?
Article on Lhasas from 1895 This is reprinted from the English "Ladies Kennel Journal"
And What About the Lhasa Apso?  by Mme. Yolande DeZarobe of France.
Selected notes on the Lhasa Apso, 1900 - 1930.  A collection of early writing.
Notes on the Lhasa and Tibetan Terrier. Taken from Angela Mulliner's book
Dogs from the Roof of the World  by Mrs. Eric Bailey, one of the first Lhasa importers.
1901 Standard: From which our modern Standard derives.
The American Standard a critique by Ellie Baumann, 1976
A New Standard for the Tibetan ApsoA proposed return to the original - with some improvements. 
What's Wrong with the English Standard? Find out.
'Down Under' Rejects the English Standard by Frances Sefton. No minced words!
What's Wrong with the Canadian Standard?  By special request.
Where Are the Lhasas of Yesteryear? by Mme. Yolande de Zarobe.

Breeding
Find a Breeder in Your Area NEW
Coat Color Genetics in the Lhasa Apso
Measuring the Lhasa Apso  A guide to understanding proportion in the Lhasa Apso.
Virtual Breeding  A very interesting learning program for would-be breeders.
Letter to a would-be Breeder: Why you should not breed your pet.
How to Choose a Breeder by Joan Kendall. How to buy a puppy from a good breeder.
Breeding Notes  by C. Marley - how to breed intelligently
Growth Chart  Predict adult size
Legs Grow: How to pick a puppy for conformation

Conformation
The Apso head Slide show:  80 slides of comparative anatomy
Function v. Style: Did we throw away the blueprints?
The True Tibetan Apso:  What is it?  What has happened to it?
Shoulders: How do they work?
The Lhasa Illusion Game: How good is your eye?
The Lhasa Apso Head:  Photo anatomy of the Lhasa skull.
The Long and Short of it: A discussion of body structure. French Translation
The Short Loin: - Debunking the myth
Lhasa Conformation: Photo example of a good Lhasa.
Legs Grow: How to pick a puppy for conformation
Angulation and Movement in the Lhasa Apso: - Exploring the relationship.
Nice Wide Rear: . . .But is it really so nice?
Front Legs: Do we really want a terrier straight leg?
Measuring the Lhasa Apso: A guide to understanding proportion in the Lhasa Apso.
The Pelvic Angle: Its relationship to movement in the Apso.
Measuring Shoulder Angulation

General
Lionel Montague Jacob Author of the first "Standard of Points" of the "Lhasa Terrier" NEW
Colonel Eric Bailey and The British Expeditionary Force in Tibet.  Impressions of an Indian Officer. NEW
Breeder Referral: Find a reputable Lhasa Apso breeder near you
What is a "Landrace"? 
Say NO to animal rights  The insidious attack on your right to own dogs.
A Brief History of Tibet
Where is TYPICAL MOVEMENT going? by Hans Lehtinen & Chris Lummelampi
The Great Lhasa Debate: Hamilton vs Non-Hamilton
The Lhasa and the Chocolate Cake by Fortinbras. A little fable about genetic diversity.
Specials Dogs: What and why?
A Tribute to a Lhasa: a letter from a Lhasa Lover.
You Lost: The essential lessons of losing.
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Lhasas: by Joan Kendall.
Grooming the Lhasa by Joan Kendall. The answer to your grooming questions.
Miracle of Birth Videotape. An ironic discouragement for the backyard breeder.
Dog Biscuit Recipe Your dogs will go wild for these nourishing treats
How to Spot a Puppy-Mill

Genetics
What is a genetic "Marker"?  New!
Introduction to Population Genetics: Breeding for genetic diversity
The Canine Genetic Diversity Website: Every breeder must read!
Population Genetics and Breeding  A new article by Dr. John Armstrong..
Some Thoughts on the History of Animal Breeding   by Dr. H. Wachtel
DNA, Dogs and Wolves.  an article by Ray Coppinger .  Is your Lhasa really a wolf?
Demystifying Inbreeding Coefficients . by Dr. John Armstrong: How inbreeding is measured.
Breeding Dogs For The Next Millennium by Hellmuth Wachtel
Seeking a Consistent Breeding Theory by Hellmuth Wachtel
Coat Color Genetics in the Lhasa Apso
A Lesson From The Wolves: Inbreeding leading to extinction? J. Armstrong Ph.D..
The Nature of Genetic Disease: J. Armstrong, Ph.D..
Breeding - Dogs or Pedigrees: Pros and cons of inbreeding.
Breeding Schemes  by Dr. John Armstrong
Genetic Diversity - the Dark Side of Inbreeding: What can happen when you "linebreed".
The Breeder's Dilemma by Kelley Hoffman. The pros and cons of inbreeding.
A Genetic Primer for Breeders: "Practicing Genetics without a license". J.Armstrong, Ph.D..
Inbreeding and Diversity: There is another way. J. Armstrong, Ph.D.
Population Genetics   by Dr. John Armstrong. Breeders must read this.

Training
Puppy Kindergarten  by Kathleen Rupprecht: A guide to early training of the Lhasa Apso
The Aggressive Lhasa  A conversation between pet owners and breeders
Crate Training A wonderful article on housebreaking for new puppy owners.
Some Thoughts on Training by Kathleen Rupprecht
A Radical Regime For Recalcitrant Rovers (RRRR) by Job Michael Evans
Who is in charge?  Quiz for Apso Owners
House Training Your Lhasa Apso by Vickie Kuhlmann

Humor
The Piddler: a poem
Show quotes: What they say and what they mean.
Who Owns the Lhasa?  A puzzle, and a tough one too - but fun!
Cat  A fable about dogs and cats. 1/7/98

Health

Eye Diseases
The State of the Union. PRA in America 1964 to present.
Introduction to PRA. What is PRA, how is it diagnosed?
PRA FAQ.Frequently asked questions about PRA.
PRA "Q&A" Excerpts of a correspondence
Keratoconjunctivitis - "Dry Eye" An article by Nancy Plunkett, of Tabu Lhasas.
Why PRA here and not here?  A question asked by many in Europe.
Cherry Eye: What causes it?

General
Why Vaccinations Sometimes Don't Work
Calcium: it's role in canine nutrition.
Nice Wide Rear . . .But is it really so nice?  5/18/98

Infectious Disease
Treatment of Parvovirus: Fluid and electrolyte management.
Nursing Care in the Treatment of Parvovirus Nursing care of the critically ill dog.
Pyometra: A case history.
Ehrlichiosis: The silent and deadly disease almost nobody knows about

Kidney
Kidney Disease - An overview of Hereditary Kidney Disease
1960 Article on Kidney Disease - once called "diabetes insipidus"
FAQ on Hereditary Kidney Disease
Breeding Case studies of Lhasas with HRD.

Skin
Sebaceous Adenitis: an overview.
Sebaceous Adenitis in Lhasa Apsos: J. Drastura.

Letters

Links

Photos

Adoption

Software  Pedmaker 4.8 - improved inbreeding coefficient

Kai-La-Sha History and Philosophy
Our new litters of Puppies

The Apso List  This is a discussion group devoted to the Lhasa Apso