New Lhasa

[Guest Anonymous]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the board. I just got a Lhasa Apso, Buster. The lady told me he is 1 years old, but everyone that see's him tells me he is younger. He still squats to pee, and doesn't lift his leg, if that is any indication. How can I determine his age? He is so precious, he is cream with a big black nose, and big black eyes. Today he's going to the groomer. I'll have pics later in the week. Lynn

[Sanvean]

I bet he's darling! (Btw, I just responded to your other post on the Akita thread). You can tell by their teeth, but I'm afraid I can't tell you how! I'm sure the vet will be able to give you an estimate, though :D

[StarFox]

Congrats on your new Lhasa!

As for determaning age..the vet would be the most accurate in telling you. And peeing, stance dosn't have much to do with age..my dog is 1 year and 3 months old and he dosn't lift his leg to pee either, he squats.

Oh and by the way we would love to see some pics of Buster!! :wink:

[Bentleythewonderdog]

Sometimes if a male dog has been neutered they continue to squat to pee. Mine is almost 2 years olds and doesn't hike his leg. Can't wait to see a picture.

[Guest Anonymous]

A vet will tell you more or less what age the dog is,but have a look at the teeth .IF the back teeth hasnt come thou yet then i would say it's under one yr.Our rottie never lifted his leg and he lived to be 9/10.So you cant really go on that.If you really wont to know take it to the vet's they have a better idea on age.Lets see some pic's 8)

[ellieangel]

I'm Glad Rio's not the only one !!!!
He's 14 months and still doesn't cock his leg !! :-?

[mouseatthebusstop]

arn't you all lucky Paddy has lifted his leg since he was 8 months old :lol:
when Gladis had her first and only season

[Horsefeathers!]

My Standard Poodle (Perry-NO) is four years old and is a squatter. :lol:

Congrats on the new Lhasa! I have two of the little beasties, myself. My Fred and Missy are six and five years old. Next to Standard Poodles, Lhasa Apso doggers are a favorite breed of mine. A word to the wise... though they look similar to Shih Tzus, their temperament isn't really the same. Lhasas were bred originally to be indoor guard dogs, so they can become a bit territorial. They also can be a bit aloof and standoffish regarding strangers. Early socialization is very, very important with Lhasas and it's important to never encourage any type of dominant or snappy behavior (some people think it's cute to antagonize small dogs into snapping). They have a unique disposition in that they seem to pick and choose their friends carefully and often will not tolerate others. Their independent nature and spunk is exactly why I DO like them. :)

[courtnek]

The vet is the best way to tell, but the teeth can tell you too.
Check and see if his back /mature/ molars have come in yet. And look to
see if there are still any puppy teeth in there. depending on the dog, by a year there should be no more puppy teeth and the mature molars should be in.