Lhasa Apso
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An extremely interesting breed, the Lhasa Apso was bred for guarding the Tibetan monks, as they have an impeccable hearing. Another unique characteristic of the breed is that they have one of the longest life spans, averaging about 16 years. While this breed is an extremely lovable and loyal dog, I wouldn’t expect them to be so easy to train. They are known for being very silly, and for having short attention spans.