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Tibetan Terrier
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Tibetan Terrier
Chelsey, the
Silver Gray Tibetan Terrier
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Pronunciation |
Tibetan
Terrier |
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Description |
The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized
squarely proportioned dog that looks more like a sheepdog than a terrier. The
double coat protects the entire dog, even falling in front of the dark, large,
widely spaced eyes. The fine outer coat can be straight or wavy. The undercoat
is soft and woolly. The coat should be long, but should not touch the ground.
Any color (or combination of colors) including white is acceptable except for
chocolate. The feathered tail is heavily furnished and carried over the back.
The desirable mouth is a tight scissors bite or a tight reversed scissors bite.
A reversed scissors bite is where the inner surface of the lower teeth touches
the outer surface of the upper teeth. The topline is level. This breed's unique,
large, flat feet are well furnished with hair and produce a snowshoe effect that
provides traction and flotation in snow. |
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Temperament |
A brave,
intelligent, dedicated, medium-sized dog. Sweet, gentle and loving, the Tibetan
Terrier is lively, mild, and fun, with great
agility as well as endurance. Be sure you are this dog's pack leader. Dogs who are allowed to run the show, believing they are alpha to humans will become willful and may begin to bark more than you wish them to, as they try and control things, telling you what THEY want YOU to do. This breed's bark is deep like a rising siren. While they do make a good watch dog, Tibetans who bark a lot need to be told enough is enough. After they first alert you, to quiet down. You can handle things from here. If the dog believes he is your leader, rather than the other way around, he will get upset when you leave him. Instinctually, pack leaders are allowed to leave the followers, however followers are not allowed to leave the pack leader. Will do well with children so long as the entire family is pack leader. As soon as the dog begins to question the order, he may not be trust worthy with young kids and may become reserved with strangers as he tries to assess this role among humans. He may also try to dominate other dogs. Tibetans who have firm, confident, consistent, pack leaders and who get enough mental and physical exercise will be wonderful, trustworthy family companions. In the United States, Tibetan Terriers'
bloodlines vary in terms of height, and coat. Check with the
breeder about any particular litter's genealogy. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 14-17 inches (36-43 cm.)
Height at the withers of over 17 inches or under 14 inches is considered a
fault.
Weight: 18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
This breed can be very flea sensitive. |
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Living Conditions |
The Tibetan Terrier will do okay in an
apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors
and a small yard will be sufficient. |
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Exercise |
The Tibetan Terrier has lots of energy
and the dog should have regular opportunities to run. In addition, they need to
be taken on long daily walks. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years. |
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Grooming |
The Tibetan Terrier requires an
extensive amount of grooming and should be brushed every 2-3 days to remove
loose hair and prevent tangles. Never brush a dry coat; mist it with conditioner
and water to ease brushing. Pay extra attention beneath the leg joints, the
beard, and the hindquarters. The dog should be given regular baths - once every
week or two. Remove excess hair from the ear passages. Clip any build-up of hair
between pads of the feet. If the dog is not going to be shown, it can be clipped
short, especially in the summer. This breed sheds little to no hair. It does not
shed seasonally, but will drop some hair if kept in full coat. The Tibetan
Terrier is good for allergy sufferers when their coats are kept very well
groomed. |
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Origin |
This is an ancient breed that has
contributed to the development of all other Tibetan breeds, from the Shih-Tzu to
the Lhasa Apso, including the Tibetan Spaniel. Originally bred by Tibetan monks,
it was considered to be "lucky" and dogs were often given as gifts,
but never sold. Dr. A.R.H. Grieg given several dogs, the first by a grateful patient, and by
the Dalai Lama himself. She later established a Tibetan Terrier kennel in
England. In 1956 Dr. Henry and Mrs. Alice Murphy of Great Falls, Virginia, imported the first Tibetan Terriers into the USA and later got them recognized with the AKC. In the United States, the Tibetan Terrier is primarily a pet and
companion. This breed is available mostly on the West and East Coast of the
United States. Some to the Tibetan Terrier's talents include: being a watchdog,
agility and competitive obedience. |
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Group |
Herding, AKC Non-Sporting Group |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC,
NZKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Chelsey, the
Silver Gray Tibetan Terrier
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SAMANTHA
Samantha, the Tibetan Terrier. "She loves everyone, even the vet and her dog groomer. She has lots of energy and keeps us busy, even at 9 years old."
Samantha, the Tibetan Terrier at 9 years old
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YOUGHT POLISH CHAMPION - ETRURIA Z Reksiowej Komajdówki ,,Sisi" - Owner Magda Kruszewska Poland
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