Owners report their dogs as being protective and faithful. There is a famous saying among owners, “A Lhasa Apso looks in the mirror and sees a lion.”
An interesting quirk of the breed is that they enjoy resting at higher vantage points; often found sitting on window sills or the back of couches!
The American Kennel Club’s breed standard stipulates that their coat must be “of a reasonable length.” However, if you wish to show your dog, a floor-length coat (i.e. full coat) is required.