Terrier tibétain

Tibetan dogs are divided into 5 breeds. The Lhassa Apso, the Tibetan Terrier, the Tibetan Spaniel and the Shih Tzu are part of companion dogs classified in the ninth group. The Tibetan Mastiff is classified in the second group, the group of Molossoids.

It is a dog that can be distant with strangers without showing aggression. It has full awareness of its "little person" (as Tibetans call it) and demands firm but subtle education! It nevertheless educates easily, as evidenced by its increasing use in agility (obstacle course to be performed in a minimum of time). The maintenance of its double coat should not be neglected: it requires thorough brushing every week which can last up to an hour. it is not recommended to cut it, which has the effect of damaging the hair structure which then felts more and more. The Tibetan Terrier does not tolerate loneliness; it is very attached to its family without being exclusive. It shows no particular aggression when meeting its peers. As with any dog breed, it is useful to bring any puppy to classes specially adapted proposed by kennel clubs. It measures about 40 cm at the withers and weighs 10 to 12 kg for males, and a little less for females. In order to establish maximum complicity with him, it is absolutely necessary to consider him as a full member of the family. The Tibetan Terrier ages very well and it is not uncommon to see him reach, or even exceed, 15 or 16 years. It is a very dynamic and sociable dog.

General appearance: sturdy, medium-sized, long-haired; describable in a square. Determined expression. Behavior/character: full of enthusiasm; good nature. Loyal companion dog, endowed with many attractions. Sociable, lively, intelligent and full of spirit; neither shy, nor quarrelsome. Does not lavish affection on strangers. Head: the head is well-provided with long hair, falling forward over the eyes. The lower jaw has some beard, but without exaggeration. Cranial region: skull: of medium length, neither wide nor coarse, narrowing slightly from ear to eye; it is not domed; nor is it absolutely flat between the ears. Stop: marked without exaggeration. Facial region: Nose: black. Muzzle: strong. The distance from the eye to the tip of the nose is equal to the distance from the eye to the base of the skull. Jaws/teeth: the lower jaw is well developed. Incisors arranged to describe a slight curve, regularly spaced and implanted at right angles to the jaw. Articulated in scissors or reverse scissors. Cheeks: the zygomatic arches are curved, but not developed to the point of protrusion. Eyes: large, round, neither protruding nor sunken in the orbits. They are fairly spaced. The edge of the eyelids is dark. The eyes are dark brown in color. Ears: they hang, but are not too tight against the head; they have the shape of a V; they are not too large and carry heavy fringes.