Dogs In The Non-Sporting Group

The Tibetan Terrier is built for the extreme climate and difficult terrain of Tibet.  The Tibetan Terrier has large, flat, round feet acting like a snowshoe and providing them great traction in heavy snow.  The Tibetan Terrier is not a Terrier; but was called that because of their size.  The breed originated in the Lost Valley (the Lost Valley is an area in Tibet where an earthquake occurred and the access road to the valley was blocked) where is was viewed as "Luck Bringers" or "Holy Dogs."  The Tibetan Terrier was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973.

Tibetan Terrier

(Brandykegs Saint Bernards)