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Tibetan Terrier

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Tibetan Terrier Breed Information

Get to know the Tibetan Terrier breed, including its characteristics, temperament, care needs, and history.

At a glance

Other Names

Dhokhi Apso

Type

Guardian Dog

Height

14 – 16 inches

Weight

18 – 30 lbs.

Colors

Any color or combination of colors.

Coat

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

Activity

Indoor – High, Outdoor – Medium

Living Environment

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

Life Span

12 -15 years

Litter Size

5 – 8

Country of Origin

Tibet

Personality & family life

Temperament

Tibetan Terriers are friendly, alert

With Children

Yes, good with children if children do not pester them.

With Pets

Yes, but needs to be socialized to cats at a young age.

Special Skills

Family Pet

Watch-dog

Very High

Guard-dog

Medium

Care & training

Training

Tibetan Terriers are easy to train but need a calm, equal manner as they are sensitive to sounds and will react to the the tone of your voice.

Learning Rate

High, Obedience – Low, Problem Solving – Medium

Health & lifespan

Health Issues

Hip dysplasia, eye diseases.

History & recognition

History

Native to remote sections of the high Himalayas, the Tibetan Terrier 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, they are still somewhat of a rarity in the Western countries.

First Registered by the AKC

1973

AKC Group

Non-Sporting

Class

Non-Sporting

Breed details

Care and Exercise

Special attention and regular grooming to the Tibetan Terriers heavy double coat is required. Use a metal comb to keep them free of tangles. Shedding is twice a year. Bathe with a mild shampoo or dry shampoo only when necessary. Clean ears, and trim around eyes. Daily regular exercise for the Tibetan Terrier is needed as a play session or a walk.

AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB), UKC

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