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Discussion Thread 📻 Thursday 22 January 2026 (aussie.zone)

submitted 9 months ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Ran into this dog breed at the shops and had a chat to the lovely owner. It was very cute:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lhasa_Apso

Apparently they protected monks.

To my eyes the only thing it could do is yap and at worst nip your ankle.

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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 5 points 9 months ago (1 child)

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[–] TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone 3 points 9 months ago

Dougal has grown up.

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[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 points 9 months ago

Combined alarm system and protection from the cold, most likely. The original self-heating blanket.

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[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 3 points 9 months ago

So dramatic, I love it!! It'd be so cool to meet one!

I saw a puppy shiba inu on my drive home last night and positively squealed with delight. I hope it's in my area and I get to see it again!

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