FurbabyRescue - Lhasa Apso Available for Adoption

Not much is known about me but what fun we could have getting to know each other. What is known for sure is this:

* I do not want to live with cats. Period. End of conversation. :-)

* I get along with children but Furbaby Rescue really prefers that there are no young children in the home. That's fine by me, too.

* It would be nice to be an only dog and someone recommended that but the foster home where I am has proven that I get along with other dogs so we can discuss that situation.

* I love to snuggle and you may scratch my back or tummy anytime, anywhere.

* I tend to "talk" in my sleep. Now, wait a minute......don't go clicking that mouse to move on to another dog. Who doesn't talk in their sleep at some or another?

* I'm housebroken. Yup, I know how to do my thing in the right place.

* I am a bit picky about food. OK, I confess, I am very particular...not picky but particular about my food. But hey, once you know what it is I like, just stick with it. No guessing, no changing brands all the time. Just the tried and true. Also, apples and sweet potatoes are some things I like and how much cheaper or those than those very expensive fancy treats at the pet store than contain heaven only knows what? Being "particular" ain't all bad, right?

So see, I'm a pretty simple guy who doesn't demand much EXCEPT to tell me I'm very handsome once a day at least and to let me know you love me.

When Rollie first came to us he looked like the business end of a mop and was adorable. He scampered and frolicked like a bunny rabbit and only stopped playing long enough to take a nap. We have listed him as one year old but we think he might be a bit younger. A simple breeze could mat his soft and fine hair, which is very common in a Lhasa puppy.

When he first came to us he was shaggy and round and we started calling him Rolie Poly Olie which he loves because it’s silly just like he can be. Rollie can get any dog to play with him and he’s very popular with the other Lhasa and even some of the terriers in his foster home. He lives to play, go on walks, travel in the car, be everywhere and see everything.

We have not noticed him marking in the house which is surprising. His foster mom keeps looking for it. She can’t say for certain that he’s potty trained but for a male lhasa he’s darned close and some scheduling will keep him on track.

This is a really great dog. He’s rather petite for a male Lhasa and may fill out a bit as he gets older but will never be one of the huge old fashioned sized Lhasa boys. He’s very anxious to please and would love to be in some training classes. A scholarship for them comes with his adoption, by the way.

We don’t tend to get in young Lhasa very often so this is a chance to have one for your very own. This is one happy guy so if you like your home a bit gloomy or quiet then Rollie is not the dog for you. Life is an adventure to him. Are you ready to join in the fun?

My name is Duke, and I'm a Lhasa Apso/Cocker Spaniel mix. Through no fault of my own, I’m looking for a new home. My person became sick and had to move out-of-state. Sadly, she couldn’t take me with her. I’m in a loving, happy foster home right now while I wait for my new forever family!

As you can see from my pictures, I’m a cute little fella. I have soft, gentle eyes and big floppy paws and ears. I will need grooming on a regular basis. My coat gets tangled very easily but, good news, I don’t mind being brushed.

I’m a great dog for an active household—full of energy and also a big, relaxed love. I love squeaky toys, and my favorite thing in life is to chase my squeaky ball.

I’m good with people and enjoy meeting new friends. I haven’t had much experience with other dogs, but my foster mom has lots of dog friends so I’m learning how to politely meet and greet other dogs and hang out with them.

I enjoy as much exercise as you can give. I like taking long walks in any weather. I need more than just a simple, quick walk. The perfect day for us would be to take long walks and go where I can run, run, run and chase the ball, then run, run run! Then go home to nap. Then we’d play some games. I would include a yard on my list of “must-haves”. Life is fun and I intend to enjoy it!

I’m finding out how much fun learning manners can be. I love clicker training; I think it’s a great game. I’ll need to continue polishing my skills so my person needs to love training as much as I do. I’m a quick learner, especially when there are yummy treats involved. I’m still a bit nervous about riding in the car but my foster mom has done a great job of letting me slowly get used to it. I’ll need to practice some more but I know I can do it!

Although I get along with other dogs, I feel that I really thrive being a “me-only” dog. Who wouldn’t want to be the center of attention? In return, you’ll be the center of mine! I’m willing to share my home with children 12 years or older. And something else, I really don’t want to be left home all day by myself; I’m not a 9-5 kind of guy.

If you are looking for a dog that will be part of the family, you found him!

It turns out that once in a while we find ourselves with a Lhasa without “lhasitude”. You know what that is if you have ever had one.

Once in a while we find ourselves with a very LARGE Lhasa, which Murphy indeed is. He is not overweight. He is just long and broad. He’s not a dog that the size has been poorly bred out of him . He’s the real deal from way back when. He rarely finishes a meal, always leaves some, and eats with polite manners.

And very rarely, we find ourselves with a Lhasa that we would describe as a big lug. This one is a big loveable, cuddly, soft, lug.

If you are a big walker and want a dog to be the same then Murphy is not for you. He enjoys a walk and can keep up, that’s for sure, and can manage a mile walk pretty easily. But he would really rather putter around the house and yard with you.

He DOES love to travel and is the first dog to jump into the car. He needs a little help getting in and out, though has no problems with stairs as he takes them several times a day in his foster home and to get onto the bed at night.

Not all humans like to walk and having a dog makes them feel they need to get out and join the marathoners and it kind of makes them feel guilty. That’s what we hear, at any rate.

Having Murphy takes all the pressure off of you to put on exercise clothes and get out there to work up a cardio sweat. He would definitely be a great incentive for someone who needs some encouragement because as stated above, he does enjoy a walk.

We aren’t sure how Murphy spent his days before coming to us. We know that he had a large crate with an added barrier so he couldn’t dig out. We know that he would try to chew up doors to get out of an enclosed area, though we have not once seen this kind of behavior. He obviously does not like to be crated and has only just now started using a crate as a place of comfort and retreat but he enters under his own steam.

Murphy is wearing a belly band when he’s around the house because his potty training fell way behind and if you know Lhasa you have probably heard that the males can be difficult to train and need to be kept on a schedule. He doesn’t mark, he isn’t voiding because he thinks he can, it’s largely because he doesn’t know how to tell you that he needs to “go”. This is not unusual for us to see.

He’s been a very sad big lug and it took the love of a little puppy to bring him out of his shell. He and Rollie have become very good friends and Rollie’s high level of confidence and energy have caught on to Murphy. It’s been a true joy to see Murphy evolve and experience joy and acceptance. His foster mom has never seen him act aggressively towards any dogs or the cats. What would a laid back big love of a dog want with a cat anyway?

To be truthful, Murphy’s foster mom is not a big Lhasa fan. Pretty much everything she does not love about them she hasn’t seen in him. He is different, that’s for sure. He will bark a funny deep bark if he wants through a gate or door and occasionally at loud noises but for the most part he is a stealth dog. His calm and gentle demeanor have allowed us to really get to know him and see inside and what we see, we like…a LOT.

He is at the perfect age for those wanting a calmer nicely mannered dog and don’t mind a large one!

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