Tibetan terrier is a breed of dog that originated in Tibet, where Buddhist monks raised it in monasteries. The Tibetans once believed that these dogs were holy, and so monks gave them to important people for good luck.
Tibetan terriers stand from 14 to 17 inches (36 to 44 centimeters) high and resemble miniature Old English sheepdogs. Their thick, shaggy coat may be black, cream, gold, gray, or white, or a combination of those colors. The dog has a fluffy tail that curls over its back.
