Welcome to Absosengkye Kennel

Hello and welcome to the Absosengkye Kennel website. I believe one of the greatest earthly blessings is to have a job that you enjoy. I have been doubly blessed, having not one but two jobs I love. Being a mother is the greatest honor and blessing a woman can experience and I have been blessed with 6 wonderful children; Roger, Ruth, Joshua, Jessica, James and Angelina. My husband Anthony and I {my name is Kimberly} live here in upstate NY on a mini farm. After family, my greatest earthly loves are my Lhasa apso friends.

For many years I raised large breeds of dogs. I enjoyed the stamina and devotion of larger breeds. I also found larger breeds generally more intelligent and less vocal than their smaller counterparts.

Small, yappy dogs were very annoying. They were often snappy and unpredictable. I had never considered purchasing a dog that would weigh less than 75 lbs. full grown. My husband and I decided to purchase a puppy for our two sons, Joshua and James. We wanted something easier to care for than our usual large breeds.

The search was on. Could there be a "Big" small dog out there? I began my research with a list of necessary requirements. The dog must not be a constant barker. This point eliminated nearly half of all smaller breeds. It must be good with all ages. That left out several more breeds. Another concern for me was genetic health issues. I wanted a breed that was relatively hardy with few genetic problems. That reduced my remaining list drastically. Both of my sons are asthma sufferers. I wanted to eliminate all heavy shedders. One of the few remaining dogs on my list was listed as a non-shedding breed. Wow, I did not know such a thing existed! After years of combating fur this was quite a find!

The Lhasa apso breed was hardy and had only a small handful of genetic ailments, most of which were entirely avoidable through a careful breeding program. They were good watch dogs but not aggressive. The general consensus agreed they are good with children as long as they are raised with them and, of course, treated properly. They see themselves as large dogs, are loyal, intelligent and they don't shed.

I had finally found my "Big" small dog. We purchased our first Lhasa in 1996. Our family has been in love with them ever since. We have worked to raise Lhasa apsos that exemplify the unique Lhasatude associated with the breed. Our goal is to breed Lhasas that meet the breed standards without sacrificing the overall health and original beauty of the Lhasa apso.

We welcome visitors to meet our Lhasa apso family. If you have already owned or presently own a Lhasa apso then you know why they are such captivating friends. However, if you are new to the Lhasa apso experience, prepare for a life long love.

Tewa has spent most of her life in a puppy clip as you can see by these two pictures. Her playful nature has remained in force even at the age of nearly eleven.

Tewa Bear was born on August 15, 1996. She was purchased for my son Joshua for Christmas of that year. Her devotion for her family, her willingness to obey her then young new owner and her comical, always loving nature stole our hearts. Tewa is the essence of the Lhasa apso breed, carrying herself with noble Lhasatude and tossing in a regular dose of pure fun-loving adventure seeking.

Tewa sits proudly at the feet of one of her people. She is a bit camera shy but posed quite nicely for this shot!

Tewa was a little unnerved by the arrival of Angelina on April 17th 2005. She was patient with our little Angel and they have become friends (particularly when Angel is eating). Tewa keeps a clever distance...far enough to be out of reach but close enough to collect any food remnants that may fall her way! This picture captures a special moment Tewa and Angel shared! Tewa is proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks!