Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terrier

 

 The Tibetan Terrier is a powerful, medium sized dog of square proportions, with a shaggy coat . They vary greatly in size and weight,  of the order of 14-16 ( 35-41 cm) and 18-30 lb (8-14 kg ), with 20 to 24 lb ( 9.5 to 11 kg) of either sex preference . All weights are in proportion to the size , if acceptable. Maturity , the Tibetan Terrier is like a miniature Old English Sheepdog . The head is moderate or rounded with a strong grasp of medium length, and a skull still flat. The eyes are large , dark and rather wide apart . Drooping ears V-shaped well feathered , and should be attached to the sides of the skull at the top. While the nose is preferably black color , exposure in dogs , they are sometimes brown . The body is well muscled and compact. The length of the back should be equal to the height at the withers the breed its typical square look . The tail is set high, well feathered and rode on the back. One feature of the Tibetan Terrier is large, flat feet with hair between the toes . They are ideal for mountaineering and act as natural snowshoes.

The hair of the Tibetan has a long growth cycle. As a result, their coat grows long enough and pets are sometimes necessary trimming .  They do not like to pay Haarwachstumszyklenzu dogs with shorter hair but scabies at a rate similar to that of most people . The only exception is in about nine months when puppies Slough their entire coat before acquiring their adult coat . The double layer is abundant , with a warm undercoat and a topcoat which has the texture of a human hair . It should not be silky or curly , wavy , but is acceptable. Long and thick , is represented , of course, but not long enough to touch the ground , which is typical in breeds such as the Lhasa Apso or Maltese. Loss of hair covers the face and eyes, long eyelashes, but generally prevent hair , the eyes of the Tibetan Terrier and the breed has a very good eye sight .

The coat of the Tibetan Terrier requires regular maintenance and attention to keep to form tangles.

This coat was examined by canine experts to assist the Tibetan Terrier withstand temperatures of -50 ° C for longer.

All colors are permitted , with the exception of liver and chocolate , and any preferred. Gold is the most rare. Tibetan Terriers are available in any combination of solid, parti-color , tricolor, brindle or piebald , as long as the nose is black and the eyes and eye rims are dark.


Temperament is one of the most attractive aspects of the race since its inception. They are friendly and sensitive dogs to their owners and gentle with older children loving family, if they are introduced properly. As already been used for a dog as a guard dog, they tend to be reserved with strangers , but should never be aggressive nor shy with them. Although not being prone to excessive barking Tibetan Terrier has an assertive bark.

Suitable for apartment living , the Tibetan is still an energetic and surprisingly strong dog and needs regular exercise. The level of the Tibetan energy is medium to high and its general character is happy , active, lively, intelligent and agile. This makes them well suited for dog sports such as agility. You are steadfast , determined and intelligent, they can lead to stubborn. Tibetan Terriers are generally charming and loyal. Some dogs of this breed are often jealous, which makes it difficult to live with another animal.
Tibetan Terrier in dog agility , obedience, rally obedience , staging , flyball , tracking, and even events hats competition. Herd instincts and trainability can be measured at noncompetitive tests hats. Tibetan Terrier, which may include basic herd instinct can be trained to compete in herding attempts .