Tibetan Terrier breed information and pictures
The Tibetan Terrier is part of the Nonsporting (Herding) group. The Tibetan Terrier is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Tibetan Terrier is Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Tibetan Terrier lifestyle is Housepet
Tibetan Terriers are prone to Progressive Retinal Atrophy and cataracts and are also extra susceptible to fleas. It is important that when contacting a Tibetan Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Tibetan Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Tibetan Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Tibetan Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Tibetan Terrier breed standard.
Tibetan Terriers are prone to Progressive Retinal Atrophy and cataracts and are also extra susceptible to fleas. It is important that when contacting a Tibetan Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Tibetan Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Tibetan Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Tibetan Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Tibetan Terrier breed standard.
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Tibetan Terrier
Group: Nonsporting (Herding)
Size: Shoulder height: 35.5 - 43 cm (14 - 17 inches).
Weight: 18-30 pounds
| Country of Origin: Tibet. |
| Character: This dog is brave, intelligent, noble, and loyal to its handler. It is cautious around strangers and dislikes being left alone. |
| Temperment: Provided proper socialization has taken place, this breed gets along fine with other household pets. It is good with children, provided they know when to leave it alone. It may try to dominate other dogs. |
| Coat: This breed has a long, luxurious, fine topcoat that is either straight or wavy. The undercoat is wooly and dense. |
| Care: Daily grooming with a brush is required to prevent tangles and remove loose hair. Regular baths are recommended. Excessive hair around the pads of the feet must be trimmed and the ears must be kept clean. |
| Colour: White, grey, black, golden; all with/without white or tan markings |
| Comments: Makes a merry household pet, small enough for apartments, and rowdy enough for children. Learn quickly but are easily distracted and resist training. Protective, sensitive to emotional state of their people. Has unusual feet that allow it to travel . |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Watch Dog |
The Tibetan Terrier is part of the Nonsporting (Herding) group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Tibetan Terrier lifestyle is Housepet