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Tibetan Terrier: Characteristics, Exercise, Health
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
Temperament of the Dog
The Tibetan Terrier is lively but sturdy, alert and intelligent but shy with strangers. He is good-natured and loyal. He has many engaging ways that endear him to those who love him. He loves being a family member.
He has lots of energy so needs an average-sized fenced yard as well as someone to play with him and walk him. This is an agile dog with lots of endurance.
The Tibetan Terrier is sweet and loving, very dedicated to their owners and very unhappy when not included in activities or left alone. He does best with older children. He has a deep bark he likes to use – it sounds like a rising siren.
The Tibetan Terrier can be very dominant with other dogs. Start training early as he becomes willful and resistant. Personalities vary considerably, so meet both parents and talk with the breeder.
In the United States, the Tibetan Terrier's bloodlines vary considerably in terms of height, coat, and personality. Be sure to get to know both parents and talk extensively with the breeder.
Better suited to an indoor or outdoor lifestyle?
He can live in a cold, snowy climate. However, he likes to be with his people, so probably should not be left outside.
Are they suited to homes with kids?
He does best with older children.
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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