Lhasa Apso
Temple guardian. Ancient. Takes the job seriously.
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3 facts about the Lhasa Apso
Fact #276
General
They served as indoor sentinels in Tibetan palaces and Buddhist monasteries alerting the monks to any intruders with a sharp resonant bark.
Fact #277
General
Tibetan culture traditionally viewed these dogs as sacred charms believing they could host the souls of deceased lamas who were waiting to be reborn.
Fact #278
General
The Lhasa Apso was bred as an indoor sentinel in Tibetan monasteries.