Group: Herding

Weight: 9-14 lbs

Height: 8-12 inches



History

The Kyi-Leo came about by the accidental crossing of a Lhasa Apso and a Maltese in San Francisco. After this, line breeding of these dogs continued for the next 20 years - Harriet Linn chose the name for these dogs and also set the standard for future breeding. In Latin, Kyi means dog in Tibetan and Leo means lion.

Characteristics

The Kyi-Leo is a very energetic and playful little dog. They possess a lot of charm, and shows lots affection toward their owners. These dogs love attention - they are keen on pleasing their owners, but they also have a very obstinate streak. In general, these dogs are very social - but they can be a bit wary of strangers.

Temperament

Kyi-Leos are especially known for their energy and catlike speed - these dogs can even grab stuff with their front paws. This breed is very vigilant and fond of playing. They are also very gentle and fond of people. These dogs are good with children, especially older children. The Kyi-Leo is very verbal and attentive dogs. The Kyi-Leo is a very loving dogs, and always keen on pleasing their owners and families. These dogs should be socialised from an early age onwards, and also trained in obedience. The Kyi-Leo is a very sensitive dog, but also very obstinate.

Care

These dogs should be brushed frequently in order to keep their silky and thick coats from matting. Their coats will require a little trimming once in a while, and it should not be clipped. These dogs are average shedding dogs. For more detailed info, take a look at the Kyi-Leo Grooming page.

Training

This breed should be socialised from an early age onwards, and also trained in obedience. Seeing that the Kyi-Leo is a very sensitive and stubborn dog, they should be trained in a firm but gentle manner. Training should also be consistent in order to obtain positive results.

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