Instructions
Look at the general appearance of the Tibetan Terrier. It is a medium-sized, well-balanced dog with a powerful build. It weighs 20 to 24 pounds on the average, but there are some dogs that may weigh as little as 18 pounds or as much as 30 pounds. Males are 15 to 16 inches and females are a bit smaller, about 14 ½ to 15 ½ inches.
Make sure the head, neck and body are proportionate. The bearded muzzle ends with a fully pigmented black nose. The large eyes sit rather wide on the skull and are dark brown. They may even appear to be black. The ears hang, but not too close to the skull and are a heavily-feathered v-shape. The medium-length neck sits on well-angulated and well-muscled shoulders. The chest is also quite muscular. This is a very square breed, with the length as measured from the withers to the rump close to the height measurement. The rear is also muscular. The tail is of medium length with heavy featherings. It is generally carried curled up over the back or to either side of the back.
Notice the difference in the feet. The large feet (front and rear) are round. They are large enough to produce a snowshoe type foot for the dog. The pads are very thick and strong, and the dog places all of the padding on the ground.
Pet the thick double coat. The under coat is soft and wooly and is protected by a fine outer coat. The outer coat should be straight or wavy, but not curly. It is a long coat, but does not hang to the ground. It may be any color or any combination of colors.
How to Identify a Tibetan Terrier
The Tibetan Terrier is a very intelligent breed. Its sensitivity and loyalty, combined with its devotion, makes this breed’s temperament one of the best things about this dog. It makes a great family dog and is good with older children. They are aloof around strangers and therefore make a great watchdog. While it is an energetic breed, it can do well in an apartment setting as long as it gets a long daily walk.