ADDITIONAL TIBETAN SPANIEL PICTURES
Family: Spaniel
Breed Group: Herding, AKC Non-Sporting
Origin: Tibet
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Companion and watchdog
Used today: Companion and watchdog
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: This breed was a companion to the Tibetan monks in the Himalayan mountains serving as watchdogs and bed warmers.
This breed has keen sight and hearing, the Tibbies acted as lookouts, lying on the high monastery walls and barking, warning the monks whenever
anything approached. The breed first came to England in 1898, but few were bred until after World War II.
General Appearance: Somewhat similar in appearance to the Pekingese but less exaggerated. The mouth undershot. The body is slightly
longer than high and the silky coat is long. The medium-sized, hanging ears are never altered. The high-set plume tail is carried over the back.
Height & Weight:
Height 10 Inches
Weight 9-15 Pounds
Coat: Double coat with a soft undercoat for warmth and a moderately long, silky outer coat which lies flat.
Color: All coat colors are acceptable
Grooming needs: Low - medium, Tibetans require minimal brushing.
Temperament of Breed: This dog is devoted to its family however, they can be aloof with strangers.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Kidney disease, progressive retinal atrophy, patellar luxation
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 13-14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 101
First Registered by the AKC: 1983
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Tibetan Spaniel Club of America
National Tibetan Spaniel Club Australia
Tibetan Spaniel Association
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