Important Facts To Consider In Regards To The Tibetan Terrier

The Tibetan Terrier (known as the "Tsang Apso" in
Tibet) is very much the meaning of their native
name - "shaggy dog" - and looks very much like a
miniature Old English Sheepdog with a long,
shaggy coat that comes in virtually any color.
Despite their Western name they are not actually
a terrier but rather a member of the non-sporting
or utility category. The breed originated more
than 2,000 years ago, and they were originally
raised for the core goal of companionship.

Some of their most unique traits are seen in
sensitive and devoted nature as well as their
long, shaggy coat that actually sheds very
little when properly groomed - which assist in
making the Tibetan Terrier a common selection
for families with older children and allergy
sufferers.

The Tibetan Terrier's origins are largely
unknown, but is believed to have come from
Tibetan monasteries over 2,000 years ago where
they were bred as companionship dogs that could
withstand the harsh climate and were
occasionally given as good luck charms to keep
visitors safe on their travels. Tibetan Terriers
were never sold but one female eventually left
Tibet with an English doctor as a gift for
saving a life. Soon they acquired a male to
begin a breeding program, and this is how the
Tibetan Terrier came to be introduced to the
Western world. Like their relative in the Lhasa
Apso, they are believed to have descended from
the most ancient of dog breeds.

Tibetan Terriers are termed as a medium to
small-sized breed of dog. The suggested standard
size for the Tibetan Terrier male and female is
14-17 inches high from paw to shoulder and a
weight of 18-30 pounds.

The Tibetan Terrier is legendary for their
devoted, sensitive, independent and sometimes
mischievous personality. They are usually
reserved with people they don't know, but their
size often makes them unsuitable as a guard dog.

The Tibetan Terrier is also demonstrated to be
highly intelligent - but only rank 62nd in
comparison with other dogs when taking into
account their capacity to learn obedience
commands. They are additionally known to be good
with gentle children - which makes them not the
best choice as a family pet with young children
who will handle them too roughly. The Tibetan
Terrier is sometimes well-suited with other dogs
as long as they are socialized well and
understand that the human is the pack leader -
otherwise they may try to dominate them.

The Tibetan Terrier is best with a small yard to
play in, but they can be quite suitable for
apartment living just as long as they are taken
for daily walks.

The Tibetan Terrier is made happy with hobbies
that include agility trials, flyball, running
around the yard or even herding. They possess a
moderate degree of energy that decreases with
age and require exercise each day in the manner
of two short walks or outings at different times
of the day to ensure they have no excess energy
to burn off through destructive behavior or
barking.

The Tibetan Terrier can make the ideal breed of
dog for a family with older children or even an
allergy sufferer due to their non-shedding coat.
They are appropriate for anyone that is prepared
to commit to a fairly high amount of grooming
and take time to provide them with early
socialization with different people and animals
and positive obedience training as well as take
them for a couple of short daily walks and
bestow a very high amount of company and
attention. Though they may be somewhat
inappropriate in households with younger
children, if you are able to meet their need for
love, keeping clean and patient guidance then the
Tibetan Terrier possibly will be the best dog for
you.

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