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. The Tibetan Terrier is a powerful, medium-sized dog of square proportions, with a shaggy coat. They vary widely in height and weight, ranging from 14–16 in (35–41 cm) and is 18–30 lb (8–14 kg), with 20–24 lb (9.5–11 kg) preferred for either sex. All weights are acceptable if in proportion to the size. (Source: Wikipedia.org, CC BY-SA)