Your Lhasa Apso, Silky and Serene
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Lhasa Apso Portraits Through the Fringe
The Lhasa Apso began as a watchful indoor companion in Tibet, and that alert, self-assured, slightly aloof personality is still there. The look is just as distinctive: a long, heavy, straight coat that parts down the back, a beard and mustache, and dark eyes that peer out from beneath the hair.
Colors include golden, honey, cream, black, slate, grizzle and particolor, and a Lhasa in a short “puppy cut” looks like a different dog from one in full coat. Every portrait is created from your photo, so the length, color and expression you upload are the ones you get back.
The key is a photo where the eyes can be seen. Preview it free in about 30 seconds, then order a framed print from $129 or a canvas from $89, with the name added free. For similar companions, see Shih Tzu portraits, Pekingese portraits and our custom dog portrait page.
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Tips for Long Coats and Hidden Eyes
A Lhasa Apso’s greatest feature can also hide its face. These tips help:
- Show the eyes. Gently brush the fall of hair back or use a small topknot for the photo. A portrait with hidden eyes has no focal point.
- Brush the coat first. A clean part down the back and tidy beard make the shape of the dog read clearly.
- Use soft side light. Window light from one side brings out the silky sheen. Direct sun on a golden or cream coat can blow out the texture.
- Pick a contrasting background. A long coat that spills onto a rug the same color blends in. A plain wall or a darker sofa helps.
- Help dark coats. Black and slate Lhasas need front light on the face so the eyes and beard stay visible.
- Stay at eye level. A Lhasa photographed from above looks like a puddle of hair.
Art Styles for a Long-Coated Lhasa
Watercolor Earthy is a lovely partner for a golden or honey coat. Its warm brown and earth-tone washes echo the color of the fur and keep the soft, flowing texture of the hair.
For a more traditional piece, Classic Oil is a realistic Dutch-masters-style oil painting with no costume. It suits the Lhasa’s dignified bearing and gives the long coat a rich, painterly depth, whatever the color.
For black, slate or grizzle coats, Black & White Charcoal is a timeless choice. Charcoal handles dark fur well, turning the layers of the coat into shading rather than a flat shape. Previews are free, so try one photo in all three.
Lhasa Apso Portrait FAQ
It works best when the eyes are visible, because they give the portrait its life. Brush the hair gently to the sides or use a small topknot for the photo. If the first preview hides the eyes, try another photo. Previews are free, so you can test as many as you like before ordering.
Yes. A trim shows the shape of the face and ears, and the portrait will look less flowing but more like a teddy bear. A full coat gives a more dramatic, regal result. Either is fine, as the portrait follows your photo. Use the one that looks most like your dog today.
Yes, but dark fur needs good light. Face your dog toward a window so the eyes, nose and beard are visible, and avoid a dark background. Charcoal and Classic Oil suit dark coats well. Our guide on photographing black pets has more detail. Preview a couple of styles free.
A 16″ × 16″ framed print ($129) or 12″ × 12″ canvas ($89) suits a face-and-beard portrait. If your photo shows the flowing coat on a seated dog, the 16″ × 24″ framed print ($139) gives the hair room to breathe. Frames are solid-wood Pecan, White Oak or Matte Black.
Lhasas are independent and may not perform on command. Take photos when your dog is relaxed, such as after a walk, and let them settle by a window. Then shoot from their level with a treat just above the lens. Take a burst and pick the sharpest frame with open, visible eyes.
More Long-Haired Companion Portraits
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