I'm Pat K., the breeder behind HylanShotru Lhasa Apso located in Knightsen, CA. We breed to both help ensure the future of the breed and to improve upon our dogs' unique Heritage with each generation. We've been breeding since 1976 and are knowledgable and passionate about Lhasa Apsos . We hold ourselves to high standards that are paramount to the well-being of all our dogs and our Breeding program.
Q. & A. with Pat
Why did you start breeding?
I bred my first litter with the help of several great show breeders of the past as my mentors in 1976 a good student I produced my first homebred Champion!
I was totally in love with the breed and very competitive - today we with lower numbers of good Breeders we see the important of and are active in our Breed club Sustaining Project .
What makes your program special?
We have owned bred and exhibited Lhasa Apso since 1976 -we are very passionate about Preservation in this breed. Type Health and good temperament are of prime important to us. We have bred over 300 AKC champions including many Best in Show , National Speciality and Westminster Kennel Club winners . We have bred many of the Top Producing sires and dams in the history of this breed .
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Pat
Pat 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,750 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our adoption fees Include AKC limited Registration and reunite microchip
Well puppy check and puppy vaccinations todate Complementary pet insurance for one month. One year health guarantee . Once approve for a selected available puppy your Deposit holds that puppy until it is picked up and final payment is made .If for any reason the puppy can not be deliver by the Breeder a refund will be offered .”
Contract & health guarantee
Pat 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 Pat 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 Pat directly.
HylanShotru Lhasa Apso 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
Parent health testing
HylanShotru Lhasa Apso 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.
Animal Genetics 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).