Tibetan Spaniel

ATTRIBUTES: Playful, Bright, Self-Confident

GROUP: Non-Sporting Group

ACIVITY LEVEL: Calm

BARKING LEVEL: Medium

COAT TYPE: Double

COAT LENGTH: Medium

SHADDING: Seasonal

SIZE: Small

TRAINABILITY: Agreeable

CHARACTERISTIC: Best Guard Dogs

Breed Overview

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Ancestry

Pekingese, Pug, Japanese Chin

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Origin

Tibet

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Registration

1983

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Size

10 Inches

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Weight

9 - 15 Pounds 

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Expected Life

12 - 15 Years

Breed Attributes & Qualities

CARING WITH FAMILY +
Independent
Lovey-Dovey
LOVE WITH CHILDREN +
Unwise
Good With Children
BEHAVIOR WITH DOGS +
Unwise
Good With Other Dogs
SHEDDING LEVELS & MANAGEMENT
No Shedding
Hair Everywhere
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COAT GROOMING STANDARDS
Monthly
Daily
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DROOLING INTENSITY
Less Likely to Drool
Always Have a Towel
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COAT TYPE
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COAT LENGTH
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FRIENDLINESS
Reserved
Everyone Is My Best Friend
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LIVELINESS
Only When You Want To Play
Non-Stop
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VIGILANCE INTENSITY
What's Mine Is Yours
Vigilant
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ADAPTATION CAPACITY
Lives For Routine
Highly Adaptable
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OBEDIENCE LEVEL
Self-Willed
Eager to Please
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STAMINA LEVEL
Couch Potato
High Energy
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VOCALIZATION
Only To Alert
Very Vocal
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LEARNING CURIOSITY LEVEL
Loaf
Needs an Activity
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CARING WITH FAMILY
Independent
Lovey-Dovey
The nature of a dog breed's affection towards family members or familiar people can vary extensively. Some breeds have a reputation for being reserved and may exhibit a strong bond only with their immediate owner. They might interact with a degree of detachment or indifference to others even if they are not outright unfriendly.
LOVE WITH CHILDREN
Unwise
Good With Children
A breed's tolerance and patience toward children can be profoundly influenced by its ancestral background, temperament and size. Breeds that are naturally gentle, good-natured and have a steady demeanor are often considered more suitable for families with children. For instances, breeds like the Labrador retriever, Golden Retriever and Beagle are commonly noted for their friendly disposition and patience with kids.
BEHAVIOR WITH DOGS
Unwise
Good With Other Dogs
The general propensity of a breed to be friendly towards other dogs can often be linked to its historical purpose and breed characteristics. Breeds that were developed for work involving group collaboration, like hunting packs or sled teams tend to be more sociable with other dogs by nature. These breeds have a history of cooperating with each other and thus may inherently possess more communal instincts.
SHEDDING LEVELS & MANAGEMENT
No Shedding
Hair Everywhere
Anticipate the amount of shedding from the breed; those with a dense coat tend to shed more, necessitating regular brushing, potentially exacerbating allergies and demanding more frequent use of the vacuum cleaner and lint roller.
COAT GROOMING STANDARDS
Monthly
Daily
Consider the frequency with which a breed will require bathing, brushing, coat trimming, and other grooming tasks and match this with your willingness to invest time, effort and funds. And remember clipping nails regularly is essential for all breeds.
DROOLING INTENSITY
Less Likely to Drool
Always Have a Towel
Reflect on a breed’s tendency to slobber. If you pride yourself on keeping things pristine, you might find it difficult to adjust to a dog that regularly anoints your arm with drool or your clothing with damp splotches.
COAT STYLES GUIDE
Double
COAT SPECTRUM
Medium
FRIENDLINESS
Reserved
Everyone Is My Best Friend
Reflect on how breeds tend to react to unknown people. There are dogs that consistently approach strangers with caution or indifference while others seem to celebrate the chance to make a new human acquaintance at every opportunity.
LIVELINESS
Only When You Want To Play
Non-Stop
Consider the extent of a breed's playfulness beyond its puppy years. Some dogs never lose their love for energetic pastimes like a lively game of fetch or a spirited tug-of-war while others gradually favor a more sedate pace of life enjoying quiet time on the couch.
VIGILANCE INTENSITY
What's Mine Is Yours
Vigilant
Reflect on a breed's instinct to signal the presence of outsiders, with a keen response to all perceived threats, from the daily mail delivery to wildlife sightings. Typically, those breeds become amicable towards strangers once they're admitted into the home and embraced by their family.
ADAPTATION CAPACITY
Lives For Routine
Highly Adaptable
Evaluate a breed's aptitude for managing life's inevitable changes, from different living situations and noise patterns to weather variability and day-to-day schedule discrepancies some breeds sail through these transitions effortlessly while others might struggle.
OBEDIENCE LEVEL
Self-Willed
Eager to Please
Assess the straightforwardness of training your canine companion and their willingness to be taught. Some dogs have an inherent drive to earn their owner's pride, while others display a preference for self-guided activity with a desire to do things on their own schedule and turf.
STAMINA LEVEL
Couch Potato
High Energy
Take into account the level of physical activity and mental engagement a breed demands. High-energy breeds are perpetually on the move, seeking out their next escapade with vigor and thrive on dynamic play and exploration. On the flip side, low-energy breeds epitomize relaxation content to lounge and nap the day away.
VOCALIZATION
Only To Alert
Very Vocal
Medium
LEARNING CURIOSITY LEVEL
Happy to Lounge
Needs a Job or Activity
Evaluate the level of cognitive stimulation needed by a breed to ensure its contentment and overall health. Dogs with a heritage of task-oriented roles may crave activities that challenge their intellect and decision-making skills. Without adequate mental enrichment these dogs might channel their intelligence into less desirable endeavors.
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