Who was Lee-Sah? She was a cute, adorable Lhasa Apso dog who spent almost fifteen years on Earth...

Here are her personal statistics:

Size and Appearance Parentage
Picture of Lee-Sah

Length (Nose to Base of Tail): 25 inches

  • Shoulder Height: 10 inches
  • Weight: Usually around 23 lbs.
    Lee-Sah was unusually large for a Lhasa Apso...

Important Dates

  • Birthday: December 31, 1986
  • Founding of Lhasa Apso Temple:1990
  • Nirvana Achievement Day: December 21, 2001
  • Founding of Lhasa Apso Shrine: July 29, 2002
Picture of Lee-Sah's Parentage

Lee-Sah was AKC registered. She came from a long line of venerable champions.

Lhasa Apsos were originally developed in Tibet centuries ago to be sentry dogs in the monasteries. They patrolled the monastery grounds alone and their loud, piercing barks easily attracted the attention of everyone within hearing distance. They were also bred to look like "snow lions", so their primary characteristic is a lot of hair.

For serious, in-depth information regarding Lhasa Apsos and a thorough history of the breed, the Kai-La-Sha Web Site is a must-see. It is one of the best sources of Lhasa Apso information on the Web.