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Tibetan Terrier
Nicknamed Luck Bringers or Holy Dogs, this breed guarded the tents of nomadic herdsmen and were companions to Buddhist monks.
Height: 14 to 16 inches at shoulder
Weight: 20 to 24 pounds
Coat: long and thick
Life span: 12 to 15 years
Breed Group: Companion Dogs
Tibetan Terriers were created to be companions and friends. They love being with people and are adaptable to a variety of homes and lifestyles. Their shaggy coat is attractive but requires frequent grooming.
Tibetan Terrier profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
  
  
  
  
  
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Intelligence
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Tendency to bark or howl
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Mouthiness
  
  
  
  
  
Potential for weight gain
  
  
  
  
  
Sensitivity
  
  
  
  
  
Watchdog ability
  
  
  
  
  
Easy to groom
  
  
  
  
  
Good for novice owners