Tibetan Terrier

The Tibetan Terrier is one of three small Tibetan breeds, the others being the Tibetan+ Spaniel and the Lhasa Apso, both of which are dealt with elsewhere. There is also a Tibetan Mastiff, which is a much larger breed.

The Tibetan Terrier which in appearance resembles a small Old English Sheepdog, is in truth not a terrier at all, having no history of going to earth.

Origin and history

Bred in the monasteries of Tibet. Has a history as an all-purpose farm dog that first reached Europe at the beginning of this century, when both the Lhasa Apso and the Tibetan Terrier were referred to as Lhasa Terriers. The situation became somewhat confused, and in 1934 the Kennel Club formed the Tibetan Breeds Association.

The Tibetan Terrier standard is included in the Kennel Club's Utility group, and over the past ten years the breed has attracted quite a number of enthusiasts. The Tibetan Terrier was admitted to the American Kennel Club stud book in May 1973. The following autumn it was admitted to AKC's non-sporting group.

Tibetan Terrier Puppies

Good points

• Charming 'shaggy' appearance . Happy disposition
• Hardy constitution
• Excellent companion
• Adaptable  

Take heed

• No drawbacks known

Size

Height at shoulders: dog should be 14-16in (35.5-40.5cm); bitches should be slightly smaller and weight should be 9-11 kg .

Exercise

The Tibetan Terrier enjoys an off­the-lead scamper and the freedom of a garden; otherwise normal, regular walks will suffice.

Tibetan Terrier Information

SHOW STANDARD

General appearance
A well­muscled dog, in general appearance not unlike a miniature Old English Sheepdog.

Colour
White, golden, cream, grey or smoke, black, parti-colour, and tricolour - in fact, any colour except chocolate or liver.

Head and skull
Skull of medium length, not broad or coarse, narrowing slightly from ear to eye, not domed but not absolutely flat between the ears. Nose, black. Tail. Medium length, set on fairly high and carried in a gay curl over the back. Very well feathered. There is often a kink near the tip.

Feet
The feet should be large, round, heavily furnished with hair between the toes and pads.

Tibetan Terrier Feeding & Grooming

Grooming

Needs thorough brushing frequently.

Feeding

Six-130z (170-369g) of a branded, meaty product with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or 3,ia-1V2 cupfuls of a dry, complete food, mixed in the proportion of 1 cup of feed to V2 cup of hot or cold water.

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