didnt know this...The origin of Lhasa Apso lies in Lhasa, Tibet. It is one of the oldest known dog breeds along with other breeds such as Shar-Pei, Saluki, Akita and others. The breed is believed to be more than 4,000 years old. In ancient times, it was primarily used as a guard dog for guarding monasteries and the homes of the noble class. It would alert the Tibetan Mastiffs with its loud bark and keen sense of hearing and seeing of any dangers. Despite being an ancient breed, it was hard to find outside Tibet until 1933, when a pair of Lhasas was given to an American dignitary named C. Suydam Cutting by the 13th Dalai Lama. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1935. alexanderart.net/ceramic_lhasa_apso_tiles.html
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 21:50:21 +0000
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