The Bichon Frise Lhasa Apso mix temperament makes her a happy dog, but also a stubborn one.
A Bichon Frise Lhasa Apso mix, or more simply, a La-Chon, is an intelligent dog who loves to cuddle.
(Because she’s such a cuddle-bug, you can call her a “Latch-On”…get it?)
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Bichon Frise Lhasa Apso Mix Temperament and Personality
Learning all you can about a breed’s temperament before you buy is the smartest thing you can do, both for the dog and yourself.
The more you know about a dog before you buy, the less likely you’ll feel she’s a terrible match. This reduces the chances that you’ll need to return her to the shelter or breeder from whence she came.
Here are some of the most important things you should know about the Bichon Frise Lhasa Apso mix temperament before going in.
She’s Protective
The La-Chon has quite the protective streak to her. You may think that with her small size, she’ll cower in fear at anything remotely scary, but not her!
In fact, she may even puff up and act bigger than she is while in a fight with another dog.
She Loves the Limelight
You know those dogs who will do anything to get your attention, including performing the latest trick you taught her while you’re talking to a friend? That’s this dog.
The La-Chon loves any attention you’ll give her, lapping it up like it’s a bowl of warm milk.
She lives to please you, and she’s oh-so-happy when she does!
She’s a Social Butterfly
The La-Chon loves spending time with her family and will gladly greet your neighbors on her daily walk through the neighborhood.
She also loves being around children, so if you’re concerned about having a dog around your kids, have no fear with the La-Chon around.
She’s Energetic
While the La-Chon may be a small dog, she will never be content with being someone’s lap dog. This breed is all about playtime!
This is important to know because if you can’t keep up with her energy level, then you two probably won’t be a good fit.
She’s Clingy
The La-Chon truly will latch on to you and your family and won’t let you go.
What this means is that you may find it tough to leave her alone. She doesn’t do well with separation, and she may take out her anxiety on your home and belongings.
The Bichon Frise Lhasa Apso Mix Size and Appearance
A full-grown La-Chon’s height falls between 10 and 18 inches tall.
As for her weight, a healthy range is between 8 and 20 lbs.
Her colors don’t vary much from those of her parents, with coat colors coming in white, brown, cream, or black.
A Brief History of the Bichon Frise Lhasa Apso Mix
While designer dogs like the La-Chon don’t really have a history per se, you can still learn much about your future dog from her parents’ histories.
There are many theories concerning the origins of her Bichon Frise parent. While some believe the breed dates back to B.C., others believe the Bichon Frise descended from the Maltese.
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