How long do Lhasa Apsos live?

The median lifespan of the Lhasa Apso is 14.0 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

What health problems do Lhasa Apsos have?

Commonly reported conditions in the Lhasa Apso include Renal dysplasia, Dry eye, Progressive retinal atrophy, Patellar luxation, IVDD.

Is the Lhasa Apso a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the Lhasa Apso scores 77 out of 100 (grade A), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

77/ 100

Lhasa Apso Grade A

Median lifespani 14.0 yr · small · 5-8 kg · flat-facedi

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The Lhasa Apso is a small breed with a median lifespan of 14.0 years, which places it among the longest-lived third of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include Renal dysplasia, Dry eye, Progressive retinal atrophy, Patellar luxation. As a flat-faced (brachycephalic) breed it is predisposed to breathing, eye and skin problems. Its overall Breed Health Score is 77/100 (grade A), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

Conformationi 20%

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

Renal dysplasia Dry eye Progressive retinal atrophy Patellar luxation IVDD

Red marks a life-threatening or major-welfare condition. Click a condition to see which breeds it affects. This list reflects commonly reported conditions, so better-studied breeds may show more; hereditary burden is the lightest-weighted part of the score. Source: RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA (indicative).

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Data & citation. Median lifespan: McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. Source. Machine-readable: developer API. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Photo: Fritz dela Cruz via Pexels.