Known for playing favourites, your Tibetan Terrier will shower you with love. They get along brilliantly with children, and even like cats.

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This shaggy, affectionate breed is believed to be the bearer of good luck. Actually, given how adorable and loving they are, you’ll feel fortunate just to have one around. Tibetan Terriers are good family dogs. They are gentle yet spunky, fun-loving yet kind, and make great playmates for children. They aren’t so forthcoming with strangers and will alert you of anything untoward with their deep bark.

However, Tibetan Terriers can make barking a hobby. Be firm, assertive and consistent while laying down rules and your buddy will not disappoint. Being people-friendly, they do not like being left alone for long and may suffer from separation anxiety. They are quite adaptable and as much a couch potato as a jogging companion. Tibetan Terriers stop growing around 12 months old, reaching their mature height of approximately 36-43cms.

Fun fact: They are not related to the Terrier group at all.

They are sacred dogs and were kept by monasteries in Tibet.

They will be happy whether in a house with a large yard or in a cosy apartment. They are quite content and inactive indoors, but need at least one 15-20 minute daily walk to keep their tail wagging joyfully. Do not leave your pet outside in the yard alone for long periods, as they can escape or will start barking incessantly out of boredom or loneliness.

A Tibetan Terrier boasts a soft, woolly undercoat and a fine, thick outercoat that needs regular, extensive care. Groom by brushing every few days to remove loose hair and prevent tangles. A fortnightly bath is essential too. Remove excess hair from their ear canals and clip the hair between their foot pads. If the sound of this exhausts you, keep your Terrier in a cute puppy clip for easy maintenance. Trim their nails and brush their teeth regularly. They shed little to no hair.

Scheduled six monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure that your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. Tibetan Terriers are sensitive to fleas and their skin can be easily irritated.

Together with your vet, you can determine and maintain a preventative health care program based on the individual needs of your canine companion.

 

Size

They are a medium-sized breed weighing between 8-14kgs, with an average height between 36-43cms.

Space

A Tibetan Terrier will be happy curled up in an apartment, provided they receive enough exercise.

Energy Levels

The equivalent of a marathon runner, they just go and go and go. Daily runs and games are ideal for keeping this breed fit.

Difficulty of Training

While intelligent, they are very stubborn and will test your boundaries. Consistent training is the key.

Family Suitability

They are great family pets and loyal companions.

Compatibility with other Pets

They will befriend other cats or dogs, if socialised from a young age.

Need for Company

They have a moderate need for company and enjoy spending time with their family.  

Hypoallergenic Dog Breed?

Yes 

Coat and Grooming Needs

This breed is high-maintenance and has a medium double coat which comes in various colours and patterns. Brush them every second day to remove loose hair and prevent tangles. Always wet the coat first. Bath their beard weekly and trim hair from their ear and between their paws.  

Shedding

They shed little hair.

Tendency to Bark

They have a high tendency to bark, so expect frequent conversations.

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