Wonderful Lhasa Apso puppies. Beautiful markings and colour. The Lhasa Apso is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. It was bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries, to alert the monks to any intruders who entered. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet, and Apso is a word from the Tibetan language. 

Here are more interesting facts about the Lhasa Apso:

• This Is an Ancient Breed
• Their Western Name Comes From the Tibetan Capital
• Their Tibetan Name Means “Bark Lion Sentinel Dog” 
• They Are a Sacred Part of the Reincarnation Process
• They Were Highly Prized Gifts
• They Came to the U.S. as Gifts From the Dalai Lama