A breed of dog with an interesting history, Lhasa Apsos were bred in Tibet to act as a watchdog in Buddhist monasteries. Now more famed as a popular family dog, they are extremely loyal and friendly dogs and with the right training, Lhasa Apso's Agility levels can be increased to an extent where they can effectively compete in even the most demanding of Agility based competitions.
Naturally, Lhasa Apsos are low energy dogs. Due to their breeding as watchdogs, they developed the ability to stay in one place for an extended length of time, without any need for exercise. Whilst Lhasa Apsos aren't generally used in this field anymore, their low energy levels are still apparent to this day. This doesn't mean that they are lazy or inagile dogs, but simply that they may require a little more training to ensure they reach their optimum Agility levels.
Once trained, the Lhasa Apso's size and frame make them ideal dogs for Agility competitions. Standing at just less than 11 inches tall, their average weight is typically no more than 14lbs for a female and 18 pounds for male, making them small and light dogs, perfect for difficult several different Agility tasks.
