Tibetan Terrier

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Size: Medium
Other Names:
Country of Origin: Tibet
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Non-Sporting
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Non-Sporting
United Kennel Club (UKC): Companion Dog
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Non-Sporting
The Kennel Club (KC): Utility
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Utility
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Non-Sporting

The Tibetan Terrier is a medium, square companion dog with a long double coat, a fall of hair over the eyes, and large flat feet made for snow. It is not a terrier.

Height:: 14–17 inches
Weight:: 18–30 pounds
Color(s):: Any color or combination except chocolate
Coat:: Fine, long undercoat with a wavy or straight outer coat
Description:: The Tibetan Terrier is a companion and herding-watchdog from Tibet, sometimes called the holy dog. The AKC places it in the Non-Sporting Group; the UKC classes it as a Companion Dog.
Temperament:: These dogs are typically lively, people-oriented, and a little reserved with strangers. They need more walking than a quiet lap-dog life. They can be vocal.
Training:: They learn quickly and remember inconsistent rules. Keep sessions short and upbeat.
Care & Grooming:: The long coat mats if it is not brushed to the skin several times a week.
Shedding:: Low; loose hair is held in the coat.
Health:: Tibetan Terriers may develop hip dysplasia, lens luxation, and a neurological condition (NCL) in some lines. Ask breeders about testing.
Lifespan:: 12–15 years
Litter Size:: 5–7 puppies

Crosses that include the Tibetan Terrier

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

Kobetan

Ttoodle

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