Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso is a small breed , Irish Horse originally from Tibet. They were used as watchdogs(with the emphasis on wathc, not guard)inside Tibetan monasteries for over 2000 years, for which they are uniquely suited with keen intelligence, , Shiloh Shepherd acute hearing, and instincts for identifying friends from strangers. 

Appearance
They are usually 10 to 11 inches (25 to 28 cm) at the withers and weigh between 15 and 25 lbs (7 and 11 kg). Lhasas should have dark brown eyes with black pigmentation on eye rims and a black nose. They have a straight coat , Tegus with soft undercoat (depending upon weather conditions) which comes in a variety of different colors. The tail , Cirneco dell'Etna Dog should curl up over the back.

Temperament
Having been bred to be sentinel or watch dogs, , Lipizzan horses Lhasa Apsos tend to be alert and have a keen sense of hearing with a rich, sonorous bark that belies their size. They are bright and outgoing, but some tend toward wariness of strangers. Wariness does not mean unwarranted aggressiveness but having a discerning attitude towards strangers; people approaching the dog , Small Munsterlander Pointer simply need to show that they are a friend. However, many Lhasas are quite friendly from the first introduction. If not properly socialized, some may become aggressive or overly shy , Conures toward strangers.

History
The original American pair was a gift from the Dalai Lama to C. Suydam Cutting, arriving in the United States in the early 1930s. The American Kennel Club officially accepted the breed , Bronze Wing Pionus in 1935 in the Terrier group, but in 1959 moved the breed , Novokirghiz Horse to the Non-Sporting group.

Recently, DNA Analysis has identified the Lhasa Apso as one of the 14 most ancient dog breeds. , Ragdoll