Tibetan Terrier Breed Information
Learn all about Tibetan Terrier dogs, read about the Tibetan Terrier breed information, find out about the Tibetan Terrier Breed Standard, Tibetan Terrier behavior and more.
Tibetan Terrier Breed Introduction
The Tibetan Terrier breed is not a true Terrier breed. It was merely called that because it reminded Europeans of Terriers by its physical resemblance. It is a versatile breed.
The Tibetan Terrier’s Behavior
Source: Wikipedia.
Recommended for: pet, working dog
The Tibetan Terrier dog breed has a temperament that has made it attractive to people. The members of the breed are warm and friendly to their owners and family and are gentle to older children. They can reside in apartments but they still need regular exercise since they are energetic. Dog sports suit them very well. Being watchdogs by nature, they are reserved around strangers but not aggressive or shy. They bark only when necessary and the sound they make is compared to a rising siren.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog’s actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Tibetan Terrier’s Physical Characteristics
Here are some of the characteristics of the Tibetan Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club’s published breed standard.
- Size: mid-size
- Coat: doublecoat, wavy or straight, long; undercoat: soft, woolly; outer coat: profuse, fine
- Color: any color or color combinations
- Eyes: large, set well apart, dark brown
- Ears: pendant but not too close to head, V-shaped, heavily feathered
- Muzzle: small beard on lower jaw
- Nose: black
- Tail: mid-length, heavily furnished, set high, falls forward over the back
The Tibetan Terrier’s Origins and History
Source: Wikipedia.
Country/Region of Origin: Tibet
Original purpose: herding, guard dog
Name: also known as Dhoki Apso
Historical notes: Tibetan Terriers have many uses in Tibet and are considered to be versatile creatures for being able to herd cattle and flocks and guard over property. They also made good companions. They were most likely given as gifts because their working nature meant that they were too useful to be just sold off.
We recently adopted a Tibetan Terrier from the SPCA. He
was so terribly neglected and his coat was so matted the groomer could only crop him short to get to the fleas. He looks adorable with hus sleek body, fluffy tail and of course his beautiful face, which the groomer
really trimmed beautifully. What I want to know is can we continue to keep him trimmed short, as I am in a wheelchair and cannot brush him if he had the long coat.
I know the Kennel club would be unhappy but I’m not planning on showing him – will grooming him this way
hurt him in any way? Sincerely, Stefanie Griffith
Stefanie, we have an 8 year old TT with severe allergies and have kept him short his whole life because of it. He does great and looks cute with his short “do” Congratulations on your new pup – you will love his personality and thank you for rescuing.