Shumba

Shumba. In African it meanss "Lion." I've got a buddy. A real friend! He's a Lhasa Apso. If his blondish hair were at some length you might think of him as resembling a mini lion! Yet, the resemblance is more in his heart and personality. I don't know that he could be a hunter, like a lion is, but he definitly has the heart.

My parents gave him the name. He belonged to them for a number of years as an outdoor dog. He was their second Lhasa Apso following Lhasa Luv. Shumba shared the outdoors with Buster. Buster was larger and the more dominant of the two dogs.

In 2003 following a tragic event, 12 year old Shumba came to live with me. I'd always been kind of fond of that dog and was very blessed to have him come and join my home. He is the joy that breaks the silence!

He loves to take car rides and will endure long trips well. He's house broken and can even hold his urges for phenominal lenths of time or go on command. He's not the puppy any more, but occasionally still gets that glint in his eye that says it's time for mischief.

As strange as it sounds this dog actually knows how to play a joke! He will lay on your feet to warm them as his ancestors did for the kings in Tibet. He will lay beside you on a bed pushing his body close while demanding more space!

His feet are crooked and his back is a little achey. That's o.k. ... I'm a little "bent" too. Look into his big, beautiful eyes when he listens intently too you and you will see the mysteries and wonders of Tibet. Look deeper and you will see the loyalty of a best friend!