Tibetan Spaniel

The Tibetan Spaniel makes the happiness of many dog owners. His small size allows him to live almost anywhere as long as he is in the presence of his owners. He can adapt to all situations, outings, and all types of owners, whether old, young, sporty, sedentary or other. He will be very happy in cohabitation with a present and affectionate master. This small and gentle creature is an excellent four-legged companion for humans as well as for other animals, whether they are of his own breed or not.

Height 22 to 26 cm
Weight 4 to 7 kg
Life expectancy 12 to 15 years

Quick Overview of the Tibetan Spaniel

Temperament

  • Alert and lively
  • Intelligent
  • Confident
  • Happy and loving

Appearance

  • Lively and alert profile
  • Beautiful vivacity and energy
  • Rather dishevelled look
  • Short and very silky coat

Health

  • Very robust
  • Rarely ill

Temperament of the Tibetan Spaniel

Awakened, lively, intelligent, rather sure of himself, joyful, affectionate, he is nevertheless reserved with strangers but he is easy to approach and connects easily with people.

He is very affectionate and hugs are his thing.

He is rarely aggressive, but his distrust of strangers must be mastered through good early education.

He is a good alarm dog but a poor guardian because he becomes easily friendly after the first encounter.

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Breed Appearance

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This well-proportioned little dog has a slightly longer than tall silhouette.

His lively and alert profile leaves an impression of vivacity and energy. His rather dishevelled look gives a glimpse of his real doggy side so much appreciated.

Height

Between 25 and 26 cm (9.84 to 10.24 inches) for the male
Between 22 and 24 cm (8.66 to 9.45 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 4 and 7 kg (8.82 to 15.43 pounds) for the male
Between 4 and 7 kg (8.82 to 15.43 pounds) for the female

Color

His coat can easily be of any color, as well as any mix of colors, everything is allowed in his case.

Hair

His topcoat is short and very silky on the front of the legs and on the face.

On the body, the coat is rather flat and spread out and also a little longer than on the head and limbs.

The undercoat is dense and very fine. Beautiful fringes decorate the ears and the back of the legs.

Morphology

His head has a slightly domed shape skull with a well defined, yet light stop.

His dark brown eyes are rather oval and medium size.

His ears are fringed, triangular and hanging. His nose is black.

His tail curls in action, and is carried cheerfully showing his playful character on all occasions.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group , section and is #

Price and monthly budget

Price you can expect to pay for a Tibetan Spaniel puppy: between and
These prices are indicative and may vary from breeder to breeder

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Tips About this breed

This sweet, very affectionate little dog prefers life inside the home.

Exclusively a companion dog, the presence of his masters is essential to him.

He loves to play and exercise but always in the presence of his family, never alone as he does not appreciate solitude at all.

All situations are compatible with this canine specimen. Young and old alike can live with him very well.

He is sensitive, intelligent and adapts very easily to anyone who will cuddle him and guarantee him continuous company.

He is an excellent warning device and his education must include a minimum of firmness to enable him to socialize with everyone.

He is not aggressive in any way, but he does make a good alarm system.

Of course, once the warning is over, he will easily bond with newcomers.

Health of the Tibetan Spaniel

Very robust, he does not really present any particular health problem.

He is rarely sick and his longevity is excellent.

GROOMING

A good regular brushing, once a week, maintains his beautiful coat.

It is also recommended to check eyes and ears. Being more fragile, eyes and ears must be maintained regularly.

No other special care is recommended.

History of this breed

As his name suggests, the Tibetan Spaniel is native to Tibet. It is possible that he is even at the origin of all Tibetan dogs.

Some people claim that crossbreeding between Pekingese, Pugs and Japanese Spaniels is responsible for the results we know today. At one time, the Lamas adored him and used him as a sentinel at the entrance of Buddhist monasteries.

Towards the end of the 19th century, he accompanied missionaries and arrived in Great Britain. However, the first breeding did not begin there until the 1920s.

He almost completely disappeared after the Second World War but the breed managed to revive thanks to several specimens that were introduced in England in the 1940s.

The Tibetan Spaniel entered the United States in the 1960s and was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1984.

This gentle four-legged alarm dog, which was used by monks as monastery guards at the time, is increasingly appreciated as a pet dog all over the world. The Tibetan Spaniel is also valued for certain dog sports.

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