Articles by Joyce Johanson about Lhasa Apso grooming and training.
What to Look for As You Search for A Reputable Lhasa Apso Breeder
Don't be an unsuspecting buyer! What does "champion bloodlines" mean to you? When is a Championship not Really a Championship? Buyers Beware!
Interested in Breed Rescue or in adopting rescued Lhasa Apso? Go to www.lhasaapsorescue.org/
Check out the Lhasa merchandise available at Cafepress.com. You can help Lhasa rescue efforts by purchasing stamps, adult and children's clothing, housewares, hats, bags, stickers, buttons, magnets. Prices are reasonable and proceeds go to ALAC Rescue. Click here for other Lhasa items whose sales support rescue.
Got a friend who loves Lhasas? Send him/her a Lhasa Apso post card!
Looking for some Lhasa Apso novelty items? Try this site.
Worried about what multiple yearly vaccinations may doing to your pet? Ever wondered why people can get vaccinations as children and never have to have boosters but our pets have to have vaccinations yearly? Read "Are We Overvaccinating Our Pets" by Loretta Baughan.
This link will take you to Fotosearch, an online stock photography company that offers 13 Lhasa Apso pictures, as well as thousands of other dog images. Users can search for images from over 140 publishers at no cost.
Lhasa Apsos, like many other breeds, are prone to an eye problem commonly called "cherry eye." Links on this page will take you to articles on the web about "cherry eye". Note: The authors disagree about causes and treatments.
If you have a light colored Lhasa and are noticing ugly brick-red stains under the eyes, you might find the links to information about tear stains helpful.
Protect your Lhasa Apso and other pets by having them microchipped and registered with the American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery program.
Looking for a breeder you can trust. You might read this before you make any calls: Checklist for the Responsible Breeder
Ever thought of being a dog breeder? Read these articles at Breeding Your Own Dog: What You Need to Know Before You Go Any further. Also check out information about a new home study resource, the ABCs of Dog Breeding.
Got kids? Thinking about getting a dog? Already have a dog?AKC site for children contains a lot of helpful information for junior handlers as well as educational materials about dogs for all children.
You might also be interested in "Tails Are Not for Pulling" by Elizabeth Verdick, a board book that teaches young children about treating animals nicely. Use it to introduce appropriate behavior for interacting with pets.
Should I Spay My Bitch? and Should I Neuter My Dog? by Jane Johnson are "must-reads," as is the article Miracle of Birth Videotape.
Have you ever heard of a smooth-coated Lhasa Apso? They are called "Prapsos" and look a lot like Tibetan Spaniels. Click if you are interested in seeing pictures or reading more about smooth-coated Lhasas.
Interested in reading more about the Gompa Lhasas, direct descendants from the monastary dogs at the Drepung Monastary in Tibet? These dogs were protected by the exiled lama Gyn Yeshe, and their bloodlines have remained untainted and their physical characteristics true to Tibetan monastary Lhasas of old. Colonies of Gompa Lhasas have been established in the U.S. Read about them! Gompa Lhasas.
Visit PAWMARKS to purchase latex bands in a variety of colors and sizes. These are a "must have" for holding eyefall back in a topknot, ponytails or braids. The company also sells show leads, grooming supplies, and no-leak water bottle adaptors (whoever invented these adaptors should win an award!).
Does your pet suffer from allergies? This article might help.
Joyslyn's recommends NuVet Plus!, an excellent supplement that has given us great results. Through extensive research and experiments with a variety of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and herbs, NuVet Labs designed the NuVet Plus formula to increase pets' longevity and quality of life. To see a list of NuVet Plus human-grade ingredients, click here. The NuVet website also provides testimonials from satisfied customers. If you have been looking a long time to find help for your dog's health problems, this product might be the answer for you. To place your order, click here.
Here is a list of companies that sell pet supplies, usually at very reasonable prices. Products include crate, kennels, and exercise pens; vitamins and other nutritional products; shampoos, conditioners, and other grooming supplies; treats and toys; dog beds; collars and leads; and just about anything else your dog might need.
Pet Meds - Hundreds of Discount Pet Meds and Pet care products to browse through. With such a wide selection of pet meds, dog health care, and dog dental care products to choose from, they are sure to have what you are looking for.
Dog Owner's Guide An on-line newspaper for pet and show dog owners.
An Introduction To Researching Different Types of Dogs & Finding the Right Source contains a list of books about choosing a dog and information about adoption, rare breeds, and selecting a reputable breeder.
Dr. P's Dog Training
This site covers a myriad of topics from general to specific. It will keep you busy for a long time!
A Dog Lover's Website - Dog pictures, free Dog eCards and Information.
Dog BreedInformation
This site explains characteristics of various dog breeds that might help you choose a dog that is right for you (if you decide a Lhasa is not what you want!)
Dog, Dogs, a Canine Wonderland! - If you love dogs, visit I-Love-Dogs.com now for tons of free dog stuff!
This site contains a directory of many dog-related sites, some interesting contests, information about rescue and adoptions. Definitely worth a visit.
Cool Dog Sites
As the name implies.....
Not sure if you want a Lhasa Apso? Still looking for a breed that is right for you? Find information about various breeds by browsing through the Dog Breeds Collection at www.greatdogsite.com for selecting a dog based upon your requirements. You will also find dog training and grooming tips.
AKC Show Superintendents This site offers names and addresses of show superintendents and provides links to their web sites where you can find information about upcoming shows, counts for closed shows, and results of past shows.
Dog World and Dog Fancy magazines are filled with informative articles and advertising for products and most breeds of dogs.
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