by Pia Forsman | Jul 1, 2026 | Everyday life at Yarmilan kennel
A Daily Walk With My Lhasa Apsos in Luoto, Finland A Daily Walk With My Lhasa Apsos in Luoto, Finland Life with dogs is built around small, quiet moments — the kind that don’t always make it into training videos or grooming sessions, but still shape our everyday...
by Pia Forsman | Feb 21, 2026 | Breeding
Mating Plays a Major Role in Dog Breeding Mating plays a major role in dog breeding Planning a litter is incredibly exciting, and when the right male is found, it feels as if everything falls into place – you get that bubbling feeling in your stomach that this...
by Pia Forsman | Nov 3, 2025 | Breeding
Understanding the Colour Genetics of Lhasa Apsos (and Dogs in General) The Colour Genetics of Lhasa Apsos and Dogs Dog colour genetics are based on two fundamental base colours: black and brown. On top of these base colours, various patterns and markings can appear,...
by Pia Forsman | Sep 18, 2025 | Breeding
Canine DNA testing is often misunderstood DNA Testing in Dogs – A Breeder’s Perspective I’ve been involved with canine DNA testing since the late 1990s, back when the first test for copper toxicosis became available for Bedlington Terriers. It was a groundbreaking...
by Pia Forsman | Sep 15, 2025 | Everyday life at Yarmilan kennel
The Hardest Part of Loving Dogs Breeding and owning dogs is a journey filled with joy, laughter, and countless cherished memories. But alongside all the wonderful moments comes one of the hardest truths we dog lovers must face: saying goodbye. This summer has been...
