KyiApsos must have a weather-resistant double coat. Coat length and amount vary with the season and geographic region. Coat on the front of the forelegs and rear of the metatarsus may be noticeably thicker and longer than the surrounding coat. Trimming of the dog's hair is not allowed except for health purposes, e.g., removal of excess hair from the inside the ears and between the pads of the paws. However, because KyiApsos tend to be protective of their territory and flock, they should not be approached suddenly by either human or canine strangers.
Some individuals are extremely aloof, even with their own people.
Because of their need for mental stimulation, they may become destructive if confined alone for extended periods. However, even adults seem to enjoy chewing on pieces of firewood. Properly reared, the KyiApso can function as well as a companion animal and home guardian as it has as a livestock guardian. KyiApsos have evolved to think for themselves in most situations. If they are left alone in a yard with little human contact, they can become neurotic and very quirky.