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Tibetan Terrier: Characteristics, Exercise, Health

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About Tibetan Terrier

Country of Origin, History of Tibetan Terriers

This ancient breed has contributed to all other Tibetan breeds including the Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Spaniel, and Shih Tzu. They were bred by Tibetan monks and were given to people as “luck” and never sold.

The Tibetan Terrier is primarily a pet and companion. They are good at obedience and agility.

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A General Appearance of the Dog

The square-shaped, long-haired Tibetan Terrier looks more like a sheepdog than a terrier. He is a medium-sized dog with a large, well-furred face that looks happy. The Tibetan Terrier’s feet are large and flat, but well-furred, giving a snowshoe effect. He walks or floats on top of the snow.

Coat Color

Any coat color (or combination of colors) including white is acceptable except for chocolate.

Coat Type

The Tibetan Terrier’s double coat protects all of his body including his face. The long, fine, outer coat can be straight or wavy while the undercoat is soft and woolly.

Height: Male and female: 14 – 17 inches

Weight: 18 – 30 lbs

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Tibetan Terrier Personality Traits

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Temperament

The Spanish Water Dog is an extremely intelligent, fearless, ever-active, strong, attentive, happy and well balanced versatile working dog with strong herding, hunting and guardian instincts. It is a devoted companion. It is reserved, not shy, with strangers. They can be protective and territorial.

Are they suited to families with kids?

Most of them are good with children and other animals if properly socialized.

Tibetan Terrier Activity Level

How Active is the Breed?

The Tibetan Terrier is an energetic breed that likes to run and play. He becomes fairly inactive indoors as he matures.

How Much Exercise Does the Dog Need at every stage of its Life?

The Tibetan Terrier has plenty of energy. He needs plenty of opportunities to run and can do that in a well-fenced yard or a dog park. He can live in an apartment or a home with a small, fenced yard. Daily long walks will be much appreciated.

Grooming

Although heavily coated, he is a moderate shedder who needs brushing two to three times a week. Do not brush his coat dry; mist it with conditioner and water to ease brushing. Be vigilant of leg joints, beard, and hindquarters. Clip hair between pads of the feet. A bath will be needed once every week or two.

This breed sheds very little. It can be clipped in the summer if you desire. Allergy sufferers can have this breed, but it takes quite a bit of work in terms of grooming.

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Health and Care

Possible health concerns are lens luxation and cataracts and other eye problems, hip dysplasia, and luxated patella. He is extremely flea sensitive.

Genetic Problems

Flea sensitivity

Life Span: They live 12-14 years.

National Breed Clubs

National Breed Clubs

British – Tibetan Terrier Association – www.the-tta.org.uk
US – Tibetan Terrier Club of America - www.ttca-online.org

Other Recognition:CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR

Rescue Link:  www.ttca-online.org/cgi-bin/rescue.pl

Group: AKC Non-sporting Group, KCGB Utility Group.

AKC Ranking:96

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