The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in Tibet. 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. 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.
Tibetan Terrier
Seated four-year-old female Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan Terrier, parti coloured (white and red sable)
A guard dog or watchdog is a dog used to watch for and guard people or property against unwanted or unexpected human or animal intruders.
A raggedly dressed man being bitten by a house guard dog. Etching by Thomas Lord Busby, ca. 1826.
Roman mosaic of a large chained dog (with cropped ears and docked tail) at the Archaeological Park of Lilybaeum, Marsala, Sicily
German Shepherd dog guarding property
Guard dog training with Presa canario dog