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Dear Friends,
Hello and welcome to the Absosengkye Kennel website. My three greatest loves are God, family and my Lhasa apsos. Being a wife and mother is the greatest honor and blessing . I have been blessed with 6 wonderful children; Roger (a carpenter/cabinetmaker), Ruth (full time wife and mother), Joshua (has joined the Navy and will soon be actively protecting our country), Jessica (fulltime wife and mother), James (Fema) and Angelina-Marie (student). My husband Anthony and I {my name is Kimberly} live here in upstate NY nestled in the base of a mountain with our beautiful Lhasa apsos. We also have 9 wonderful grandchildren: Skler, Johnathan, Lilly-Anna, Haley, Elizabeth, Callahan, Peyton, Roger IV and Christina.
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 a non-shedding breed called the Lhasa apso. 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 when raised with them and, of course, both are taught mutual respect. 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 and 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.
Always,
The Lhasa Lady Kimberly