Absolute Lhasa Love

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Ruth D.

Breeder of Lhasa Apsos

  • Jefferson, NY
  • Responds within an hour

Available puppies

April

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

4 days old · Female

Splinter

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

4 days old · Male

Leonardo

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

4 days old · Male

Michelangelo

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

4 days old · Male

Donatello

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

4 days old · Male

Raphael

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

4 days old · Male

Sonic

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

3 days old · Male

Sticks

Ready Jan. 12, 2026

3 days old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Ruth D., the breeder behind Absolute Lhasa Love located in Jefferson, NY. My husband, I, & our 7 children are an important part of our socialization & training process. We raise our Lhasa Apso puppies with our family, from 1 week of age they are snuggled, played with, cuddled, loved, and socialized by our family of 9. Our household is active, noisy and typical of most people's homes. Our puppies leave here well adjusted, social, and ready to be part of a family. Whether you have young children, older children, or it's just you and a spouse/significant other, or if you're single, these pups leave here so well adjusted that they become part of your family with ease. Starting from a week old we handle our pups, this includes touching toes, ears, around eyes, and mouths, this ensures that your puppy is a delight at the groomer. We trim nails, and bottoms to get them used to the typical aspects of Lhasa care. We have gone the extra mile and have DNA Tested all of our Lhasa Apso parent dogs and we have tested negative for all 267 genetic defects that a dog can carry. We care about the Life of our puppies and don't breed dogs without perfect genetics.

Q. & A. with Ruth

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When I had my eldest son, I got my first Lhasa. I was just so awestruck by the incredible attributes of the breed and wanted to be a part of keeping this amazing breed available for other's to enjoy. Breeding also allows me to be a stay at home mom & homeschool my children. We're home a lot, which gives us the time & ability to pour ourselves into & better socialize our babies.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are a family environment. We put our hearts into what we do. Our dogs are our pets. They are not just "breeders". If I could only pick one thing that sets us apart from the breeding world, it's the love that goes into what we do. Our children love these dogs, as do we. You can feel it when you get a puppy from us. Our puppies are social, happy, bouncy, and so sweet!

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Ruth

Ruth has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $2,300 - $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our price includes the puppy, of course, AKC registration, a puppy starter pack, a printout of puppy training tips, a canine health record card with dewormings, and vaccine listed, we also make a little birth certificate for each puppy with their paw prints on it from when they're born, their birth weight, birth time, as well as gender and who their parents are on it. My deposits are non refundable unless, God forbid, something happened to your puppy here.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ruth may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Ruth offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ruth directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ruth.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Jefferson, NY

3800 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Albany Airport

3757 miles away

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Meet in Glens Falls, NY

3726 miles away

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More about Ruth

  • Club memberships

    Ruth is a member of AKC .

  • Ruth has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Ruth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Ruth’s links

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Ruth is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Absolute Lhasa Love meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Absolute Lhasa Love reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Lhasa Apsos.

  • Wisdom Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Ruth to bring home their puppies.

  • Jeff S.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    We are absolutely in love with our new dog, Zoe. Ruthie is a top notch breeder, and you can absolutely tell that they go the extra mile in caring and training the puppies. Zoe took to puppy pads immediately, and she has taken to our Maltese, Oliver, and they have become quick playmates. Zoe is pretty easy during the night, even though she is a "new baby", and she loves to cuddle and play with toys. Ruthie kept us posted all during the weeks we were waiting for Zoe, with lots of pictures and videos. We enjoyed meeting the entire family when we picked up Zoe, and the kids are a delight. I completely recommend Ruthie and Absolute Lhasa Love!

    Marlene A.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    I purchase Kira and Simba’s baby YI aka my sweet Rosie Divaaaaaaaa she is the best puppy one can ask for she I notice she uses the pee pee pads better than the litter box but she is starting to get comfortable outside to go pee and poop she loves my two year old baby boy there are typically babies lol I look forward to getting Rosie another sibling In the next two years and I will definitely be coming back to Ruth to purchase another fur baby/ baby sister for Rosie

    Chris N.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Absolutely a wonderful experience working with Ruthie to get the family’s pup. Incredibly responsive, genuine and thoughtful and thorough. All around highly recommend working with Ruthie to get a Lhasa Apso. You can tell by my dog’s behavior that he was raised well during his first few weeks of life and Ruthie and her family did a great job caring for him before he came home. Just had my pup’s first vet visit and he is one healthy guy! Highly recommend Ruthie.

  • Kerri M.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Working with Ruth was a great experience! She was very responsive when I had questions, sent lots of photos of my pup (Oliver) before I picked him up and has checked in with me since bringing him home. We met Ruthie and her family at the Albany airport for pickup, saving us almost 3 hours of driving. Very happy with the entire experience!

    N S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We couldn’t be happier with our experience getting our Lhasa Apso puppy from Absolute Lhasa Love! From the very beginning, they were professional, kind, and knowledgeable about the breed. We were able to visit our puppy at their location, meeting our puppy’s mom and dad, and seeing the environment where our our puppy was born. Ruth and her family clearly care deeply about their dogs and it shows in every aspect of how they run their program. The puppies are clean, well-fed, and well adjusted to the sounds of a busy house-hold. Our puppy came home healthy, well-socialized, and already comfortable with basic routines thanks to the early care and training provided. Ruth gave us regular updates, photos, and a little “puppy starter pack” with food, bowls, a leash, toys, and a blanket that smelled like her mom and littermates. What really impressed us was how much time Ruth took to make sure the puppy was a good fit for our family and our elder dog. Ruth has remained in touch with us since our puppy came home, answering questions and checking in. That level of care is greatly appreciated. Our Lhasa Apso has the sweetest temperament and is such a joyful, playful addition to our lives. We’re so grateful to Absolute Lhasa Love for raising such a loving, healthy dog.

    Liane Y.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Ruth is incredible! We are first-time dog owners and found Ruth on Good Dog. She was so responsive and helpful from day one, kindly answering all of our questions about the breed and having a dog more generally. When we met Ruth and her family, we found everyone so warm and supportive. She was so patient with us as we were making our decision, and we ultimately brought home Obi (formerly Lloyd) at 8 weeks old. I had to call Ruth a few panicked times during our 3.5 hour car ride home as Obi seemed scared, and each time she walked me through what to do and said we could call again, and she texted each time to make sure we were all ok. Ruth and I continue to text to this day; Obi is now 11 weeks old and doing great. He had his first vet appointment; Obi’s vet is my close friend, and she is so impressed by Ruth as a breeder (based on Ruth’s website, what I’ve shared with her, and what she has seen of Obi, e.g. Obi didn’t seem bothered by his first shot or nasal spray or getting his nails clipped, and the vet said that’s a great sign that he was handled well at the breeder). I just can’t say enough good things about Ruth! Our whole family loves her. Ruth truly cares about her puppies and dogs, and she offers such great advice (I literally got all the supplies off her website because I trust her so much). Thank you, Ruth!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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