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| Breed: |
Tibetan Spaniel |
| Country of Origin: |
Tibet |
| AKC Group: |
Non-sporting |
| Function: |
Watch dog |
| Life Span: |
The Tibetan Spaniel is slow to mature and lives a long
time - about 12-15 years. |
| Appearance: |
Small |
| Color: |
Gold, cream, fawn, red, white, black and black &
tan. They may be solid, multi-colored or shaded. This breed should have hare-feet. |
| Coat Type: |
Medium |
| Grooming: |
Once a year their coat comes out in clumps. Regular
brushing is needed. |
| Height: |
10 inches |
| Weight: |
9-15 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
High |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
No |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
Medium |
| Good With Children: |
Yes |
| Good With Pets: |
Ok |
| Good With Strangers: |
Aloof |
| Character: |
Happy |
| Home Environment: |
Apartment ok |
| Best Owner: |
Loving |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
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| Physical: |
They are not prone to any major health problems, but
they may overheat or have respiratory problems because of their short faces. |
| Recommendations: |
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