Tibetan Spaniel
Non-Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
~10 in
Weight
9-15 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-15 yrs
History
The Tibetan Spaniel originated in monasteries in Tibet over 2,000 years ago where they served as guard dogs atop the monastery walls and as companion animals to the lamas. The "little lions" were eventually traded to other Buddhist countries and other "lion dogs" were traded back. It is likely that the Tibetan Terrier shares ancestry with the Japanese Chin and Pekingese.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Tibetan Spaniels share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
★★★★☆
Affection Towards Family
★★★★★
Friendliness Towards Strangers
★★★☆☆
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★★★☆
Exercise Needs
★★☆☆☆
Energy Level
★★★☆☆
Sensitivity
★★★★★
Noise Level
★★★★☆
Prey Drive
★★★☆☆
Shedding
★★★☆☆
Common Traits
Affectionate and uncannily receptive to caretaker's emotions
Like to perch high on furniture and groom themselves like cats
Have a tendancy to run off and wander to go exploring
Intelligent, quick learners but can be stubborn
Love to bark- while chasing prey, if they're bored, or when they see or hear something suspicious- this makes them excellent watchdogs
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