- Name: Millie
- Owner: tibetanterrier_8
- Breed: Tibetan Terrier
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- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 3 Years 9 Months
- Description:
Tibetan Terrier
Next Breed: Tornjak
Previous Breed: Tibetan Spaniel
The Tibetan Terrier is an uncommon breed that is a loyal companion but a little shy with strangers. With their long hair hanging over their eyes, this dog looks like a miniature sheepdog.
History
The Tibetan Terrier hails from the Lost Valley of Tibet, a land located in the Himalayan Mountains in Asia. This area is so remote that visitors were often given these dogs as guardians on their journeys. This dog was a beloved companion of monks in the monasteries for centuries and was thought to bring good luck to anyone that owned one. Tibetan nomads used them as a herder and guardian of animals. Until the early 1900s, the Tibetan Terrier was rarely seen outside of Tibet. When a visiting British physician, Dr. A. R. H. Grieg, treated a sick Tibetan, she was given a Tibetan Terrier as a gift, which she took with her to England. Other dogs were obtained and brought back to England and a breeding program began. The Tibetan Terrier was eventually used in the development of other breeds such as the Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel and Lhasa Apso. The Tibetan Terrier was accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a member of the non-sporting group.
Appearance and Size
The Tibetan Terrier is a dog of medium size with a long hair coat, which usually covers the eyes. The dog looks a little like a miniature sheepdog. The ears are not erect, are feathered and shaped like a 'V'. The tail of the Tibetan Terrier is medium length with long hair and curls over the back. One of the most unique features of this breed is his large flat feet. The feet are like snowshoes that help the dog walk in the snow covered mountains of Tibet. The coat of the Tibetan Terrier is long and double. The outer coat is often straight but can be wavy. It can be any color or combination of colors. The adult Tibetan Terrier stands around 14 to 17 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 20 to 30 pounds.
Personality
Tibetan Terriers are affectionate and generally happy dogs but can be cautious around strangers. Some may be willful and try to dominate other dogs.
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Videos of Tibetan Terriers
Terrier Tibetanos jugando / Tibetan Terrier playing
Blahnik (11 Month old Male) & Bruni (3 Month old Female) playing. Bruni trying to get Blahnik's Rawhide. Why the other's property is always more appealing than her own?... I gave them 1 each ;=)
Tibetan Terrier Puppy Kaya, Climbs Over Gate
Kaya is now 11 1/2 weeks old and figured out how to climb over the gate in one of the home office work areas today. This is the 2nd climb over. The first one she did a few moments before.
614 Cespa Tibetan Terriers - Chad playing with the dogs in the snow
This is our son Chad who loves the dogs! He is having a play day with the dogs in the snow. They love Chad and it shows! See more about our beautiful Tibetan Terriers at: www.cespatibetanterriers.com
Akita and Tibetan Terrier play fighting
In this video my two dogs, Keeto - Japanese Akita, and Buster - Tibetan Terrier are play fighting in our back garden. These two are the best of friends and pretty much play fight all the time. They are lovely dogs and are a pleasure to have. Hope you enjoy(ed) the video!
You and I Belong (Tibetan Terrier & Maltese in Puppy Love)
Purchase Thrasher Shiver at www.myspace.com These are my two pups, Bella and Bennie. A true love story. Bella is a Tibetan Terrier and Bennie is a Maltese, Lhasa Apso mix
Our Tibetan Terrier (Dhoki Apso) puppies playing outside (first litter 2008)
These pups show the love of their 2000 year old breed to climb and play, much like goats on a mountainside (having been originally bred by monks in the Himalayan mountains).
Dogs!
Molly (tibetan terrier) and Guff (Westie) enjoy some time in the park. Molly starts her day with aa few sneezes to clear the passage ways.
Cute Tibetan Terrier puppy singing for first time ever!
Funny tibetan terrier and very cute dog called Max singing for the first time. we never heard him do this before and didnt train him to do it but he now sings everytime we ask him to 'sing' in really high pitched voice. He will often sit down and sneeze or make another noise if we ask him a question like 'are you hungry max' or 'do you want water max' if he is not he just keeps staring at you until you say the thing he wants.
Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan Terrier dogs and puppies. Check my-doggy.com for Tibetan Terrier dogs and puppies for sale or http to read about this breed or to check pictures or to see are there any tibetan terrier for sale!
Aggression to dogs solved.
www.alphadogbehaviour.co.uk Sidney a Tibetan terrier is shown here one week after the initial visit for dog to dog aggression. Much improved and set for a rosier future.
tibetan terrier dogs slide show
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Tibetan Terrier Puppies, Older, First Step Out of Doors
The puppies have grown and the holidays are coming.
Cautious Tibetan Terrier gets squeaking Gorilla
Max - Cautious Tibetan Terrier gets new squeaking Gorilla toy
For Adoption: Chip the Tibetan Terrier-Wheaten Terrier
Chip was just rescued from the shelter, super-matted and in bad shape. Chip is a Tibetan Terrier-Wheaten Terrier around 1 year old and is fixed, vacinated and microchipped. Now that is he is groomed he is feeling good. Chip is a total goof-ball that loves to play and have fun. He is often found on his back, belly-up for loving and rubs. He's a doll. Applicant must be 21 or over and live in the Southern CA to adopt. Applications can be filled out on www.newlifek-9rescue.org
