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Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terrier

5.0
15 - 16 yearsLife Expectancy

Medium-sized, squarely built dog with profuse double coat and snowshoe-like feet, known as the 'Holy Dog of Tibet.' Originally bred as companions, watchdogs, and herders in Tibetan monasteries with expressive eyes and protective long coat.

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Traits:
  • Good with Kids
  • Dog Friendly
  • Friendly Stranger
  • Easy to Train
  • High Energy
  • Playful
  • Protective

Breed Statistics

  • Energy Level4/5
  • Trainability3/5
  • Playfulness3/5
  • Protectiveness4/5
  • Barking3/5
  • Drooling2/5
  • Good with Children3/5
  • Good with Other Dogs3/5
  • Good with Strangers3/5
  • Shedding3/5
  • Coat Length1/5
  • Grooming3/5

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)14 - 17 inches
Height (Female)14 - 17 inches
Weight (Male)18 - 31 lbs
Weight (Female)18 - 31 lbs

Breed History

Ancient breed developed over 2,000 years ago by Buddhist monasteries in Tibet as cherished companions, watchdogs, and herders. Known as 'Holy Dogs' and 'luck bringers,' they were never sold but only given as gifts. Introduced to the Western world in the 1920s.