Tibetan Terrier

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Dog Breed Group

Non Sporting Dogs 

Origin of Breed

Tibet 

Life Expectancy

12 -15 Years 

Color

Any color or combination of colors. 

Coat

Soft, woolly undercoat; long, fine outer coat that can be straight or wavy. 

Exercise Needs

Daily regular exercise is needed as a play session or a walk. 

Temperament

The Tibetan Terrier is a perfect pet for those who admire the Old English Sheepdog but cannot house such a large animal. He is l 

Good with Children

Yes. Good with children if children do not pester them. Gets along with other pets but needs to be socialized to cats at a young 

Grooming Needs

Special attention and regular grooming to his heavy double coat is required. Use a metal comb to keep him free of tangles. Shedd 

Average Size - Male (in)

15 - 16 

Average Size - Female (in)

Slightly Smaller 

Average Weight - Male (lbs)

20 - 24 

Average Weight - Female (lbs)

20 - 24 

Health Issues

Hip dysplasia, eye diseases.v

Living Conditions

An apartment is adequate if sufficient exercise is given. An owner of a Tibetan Terrier should be a patient, leader who desires  

Breed Description

The Tibetan Terrier is not really a terrier at all. He is an appealing, shaggy little dog who is devoted to his owners and to children. They are persistent, resourceful, and like to have a reminder of their humans around. Native to remote sections of the high Himalayas, he is the result of more than 1000 years of natural adaptation to some of the harshest, most variable climate and geography in the world. Unknown until about 70 years ago, he is still somewhat of a rarity in the Western countries.