| Tibetan Terrier | |||||||||
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| Other names | Tsang Apso, Dokhi Apso | ||||||||
| Origin | Tibet | ||||||||
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The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in Tibet.[1] Despite its name, it is not a member of the terrier group. The breed was given its English name by European travelers due to its resemblance to known terrier breeds.[2] The Tibetan name for the breed, Tsang Apso, roughly translates to "shaggy or bearded ("apso") dog, from the province of Tsang". Some old travelers' accounts refer to the dog as Dokhi Apso or "outdoor" Apso, indicating a shaggy or bearded working dog which lives outdoors.
- ^ "Get to know the Tibetan Terrier". American Kennel Club. 2013. Archived from the original on 25 January 2015.
- ^ "Tibetan Terriers". GotPetsOnline.com. 2013. Archived from the original on 3 May 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
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