| The Tibetan Terrier can be kept in an apartment as | | | | Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week |
| long as she can get frequent walks. This is a very | | | | with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. |
| active dog when outside. A properly fenced in | | | | Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and |
| exercise area would be ideal. She can be a barker so | | | | tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal |
| keep this in mind. She can do well with other dogs and | | | | disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss |
| pets but needs to be extensively socialized with them | | | | of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. |
| when young. Older, calm children are good, again, | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and |
| socialization early on would help. As a reminder, never | | | | clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow |
| leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. It also | | | | slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| should be kept in mind that these dogs are said to | | | | Life Span |
| bring good luck. | | | | The Tibetan Terrier can live between 12 and 15 years |
| Approximate Adult Size | | | | with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living |
| The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of | | | | conditions. |
| the Tibetan Terrier is 14 to 16 inches to the withers | | | | History |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and 18 to 30 pounds. | | | | The Tibetan Terrier comes from the remote |
| Special Health Considerations | | | | Himalayas in Tibet. These dogs were kept as pets and |
| Most dog breeds have certain inherited health | | | | considered lucky. They were first registered by the |
| problems associated with that specific breed and the | | | | American Kennel Association in 1973. |
| Tibetan Terrier is no exception. Although considered a | | | | Some Registries |
| healthy breed, be on the look out for flea allergies, eye | | | | - Tibetan Terrier Club of America |
| disease and eye irritation from hair and Canine Hip | | | | - UKC United Kennel Club |
| Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that | | | | - NKC National Kennel Club |
| can lead to arthritis pain and lameness). This disease | | | | - CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may | | | | - APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| also be significant threats, please contact your | | | | - AKC American Kennel Club |
| veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | - FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | - NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | - KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | - ANKC Australian National Kennel Club |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | - ACR American Canine Registry |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | Litter Size |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | 5 to 8 Tibetan Terrier puppies |
| dog sweets. | | | | Category |
| Grooming | | | | Non Sporting |
| The Tibetan Terrier has a double coat. The under coat | | | | Terms To Describe |
| is wooly and soft. The outer coat is long and profuse. | | | | Intelligent, loyal, affectionate, sensitive, agile |
| She should be brushed regularly and it is said that she | | | | SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| should be brushed while slightly dampened. Weekly | | | | - Makes a good watch dog. |
| baths are also recommended by some. She should | | | | - Makes an ok guard dog. |
| definitely see a professional groomer occasionally. | | | | - Once considered lucky in Tibet. |
| Her ears should be checked once a week and be | | | | SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, | | | | - May need obedience training. |
| make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the | | | | - Does not like to be left alone. |
| package. No water or excess fluid should get in the | | | | - May be a barker. |
| dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear | | | | Other Names Known By |
| cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. | | | | Dhokhi Apso, Luck Giver, Holy Dog of Tibet |
| Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, or | | | | Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor or she | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| seems to be in distress and you suspect an infection, | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| or tumor, consult your veterinarian. | | | | |