Question: are lhasa apso guard dogs?
Answer: Lhasa Apso Dog Breed Information and Personality Traits. Considered "easy keepers," affectionate and a good companion, the Lhasa Apso was bred as a guard dog and therefore can be aloof, stubborn and demonstrate a sharp, loud bark. The Lhasa Apsos are long-lived dogs, routinely going into their late teens.