"These little dogs are sure to make you smile," says ... They hail from the Himalayan mountains of Tibet, where the Tibetan Spaniel was first bred by Buddhist monks over 2,000 years ago.

Hudson Valley Humane Society is seeking information about an abandoned dog found Feb. 26 in Harriman State Park. The dog, a female and apparently an Tibetan Mastiff, was found tied to a tree. HVHS is ...

Because they're eager to please, they also respond well to obedience training, making them one of the best dogs for first-time owners. "Tibetan spaniels were originally bred to hang out with monks ...