Tibetan Spaniel Black And Brown

The tibetan spaniel is often mistaken for the pekingese the differences being that the tibetan spaniel has a less profuse coat slightly longer face and does not have the extra skin around the eyes.

Tibetan spaniel black and brown. One of this breed s most distinctive features is a thick mane around its neck that has earned it the nickname the little lion. Weight they are usually a small dog weighing between 9 and 15 pounds. Tibetan spaniels originated in the himalayan mountains of tibet over 2000 years ago. The blunt muzzle is medium length without any wrinkles and with a slight but defined stop.

The coat is silky in texture and comes in many shades including gold cream fawn red white black and black and tan any colour or blend of colours are allowed. The tibetan spaniel has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years. Size their height ranges between 9 to 10 inches. Tibetan spaniel dogs typically stand about ten inches at the withers and can weigh anywhere from nine to fifteen pounds.

The tail of the tibetan spaniel is plumed and curls over his back. Considered to be one of the oldest breeds they were used as a watchdog as well as for keeping their owner warm in extreme cold. Tibetan spaniels come in all colours and be solid shaded and multi coloured. Tibetan spaniel information including personality history grooming pictures videos and the akc breed standard.

The tibetan spaniels only left the monasteries as treasured gifts to esteemed and honored friends or royal houses. They were owned and bred by buddhist monks and were never sold. The slightly domed head is small in proportion to the body. They have a rounded head with wide expressive coffee bean eyes a blunt snout with a slight underbite and pendant ears.

The frisky and curious tibetan spaniel was bred ages ago for sentinel work on. A good nutritious diet proper exercise and routine check up will help him stay fit longer. Colours that are seen are red fawn gold white cream black and tan and parti. By akc breed standard this breed grows to about 10 in 25 cm at the shoulder and the weight is 9 15 lb 4 1 6 8 kg.