TIBETAN TERRIER
Breed Group: Guardian/Herding Dog
For full breed standards, visit UK Kennel Club or American Kennel Club
Average height: 35 - 45.72 cms (14 - 18 in)
Average Weight: 9 - 10.88 kgs (20 - 24 lbs)
Coat Length: Long
Life Span: 12 - 18 years
Colours: white, cream, honey, tan, sable, black, silver, any pairs of colors and tri-colored
HISTORY
Tibetan Terriers were originally brought to the West by Dr. Agnes Grieg. After successfully operating on a patient she was given a puppy named Bunti. In 1922 she acquired another male and began to breed. The first litter of Tibetan Terriers was born in 1924. They were first registered as Lhasa Terriers but the Indian Kennel Club changed the name to Tibetan Terrier. As such. they are not terriers in the traditional sense.
L.E.G.S.
Using the L.E.G.S.® model, our breed descriptions offer insights into typical behavior based on Genetics, Learning, Environment, and Self.
Knowing the sort of 'job' a breed was created for can offer valuable insights into the type of life dogs of that breed would most enjoy. But bear in mind, they are all individuals, treat the following as an indication of breed tendencies – not a prediction.
Shedding
minimal <> considerable
Grooming
minimal <> likely to need professional grooming
Barking
relatively quiet <> very vocal
Predatory behaviour around other pets/livestock
low<>high
Response to strangers
happy to greet everyone <> very wary
Affectionate with family
not at all<>very cuddly
Playful
serious<>very playful
Focus on handler (bond)
independent thinker<>very biddable
Excitable/Impulsive
very calm<>easily aroused
Motivated
laid back<>obsessive
Easy to care for
suitable for inexperienced<>challenging
Exercise needs
minimal<>hours daily
Off-lead exercise needs
happy on lead<>needs plenty of freedom
Enrichment needs
basic<>needs challenges
WHY YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR TIBETAN TERRIER
- They are people dogs and they want to spend time doing what their people do
- They are fun and funny
- They are easy going
- They can be great with kids and other animals
WHY THEY MAY BE HARD TO LIVE WITH
- They need careful grooming and most need a professional groom every 4-6 weeks
- They can be prone to separation issues because of their need to be with people
- They are alert dogs so they will bark to let you know what is going onย
YOUR TIBETAN TERRIER PUPPY HIGHLIGHTS
To follow...
YOU MAY NEED PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH:
- Separation anxiety
- Barking
- Protective behaviors
YOUR RELATIONSHIP SURVIVAL KEY
To follow...
UPBRINGING
COPY NEEDED
LIFESTYLE
COPY NEEDED
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
COPY NEEDED
EDUCATION
COPY NEEDED
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