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Tibetan Terrier

The Tibetan terrier is a medium -sized dog, profusly coated, of powerful build, and square in proportion. A fall of hair covers the eyes and foreface . The well featheredtail curls up and falls forward over the back. The feet are large,flat and round in shape producing a snowshoe effect that provides traction. The Tibetan Terrier is well balanced and capable of both strong and efficient movement. The Tibetan Terrier is shown as naturally as possible.The breed has gained rapidly in popularity, his energy and enthusiasm balancing his ability as a miniature guard dog along the lines of a small - sized Old English Sheepdog. He needs a fairly firm hand but will rewrd his owners with loyalty and much devotion.

General Appearance ** A Profusly coated dog of sturdy build, square in proportion, with the tail curled over the back. The facial hair covers the eyes and muzzle, Providing protection from the elements. The large round feet, with no discernible arch, produce a snowshoe effect while providing traction for traversing and climbing in extreme terrain.

Characteristics ** Lively, good - natured. Loyal companion dog with many engaging ways.

Temperament ** The Tibetan Terrier is highly intelligent, sensitive, loyal, devoted and affectionate. The breed may be cautious or reserved. Fault is Extreme shyness.

Head and Skull ** Skull of medium length, neither broad nor coarse, narrowing slightly from ear to eye, neither domed nor absolutely flat between ears. Zygomatic arch curved, but not overdeveloped so as to bulge. Marked stop in front of eye but not exaggerated. Muzzle strong; well developed lower jaw. Length from eye to tip of nose equal to length from eye to base of skull. Nose black. Head well furnished with a long hair, falling forward over eyes. Lower jaw carrying small, but not exaggerated, amount of beard.

Eyes ** Large, round, neither prominent nor sunken; set fairly wide apart; dark brown. Eye rims black.

Ears ** Pendant, carried not too close to head, V - shaped, not too large, heavily feathered.

Mounth ** Scissor or reverse scissor bite. Incisors set in slight curve, evenly spaced and set perpendicular to jaw.

ForeQuarters ** Heavily furnished. Shoulders well laid; legs straight and parallel; pasterns slightly sloping.

Body ** Well muscled, compact and powerful. Length from point of shoulder to root of tailequal to height at withers. Well ribbed up. Back level over ribs; loin short, slightly arched; croup level.

HindQuarters ** Heavily furnnished. Stifles well bent, hocs low set.

Feet ** Large, round, heavily furnished. with hair between toes and pads. Standing well down on pads; no arch in feet.

Tail ** Medium length, set on fairly high and carried in a gay curl over back . very well feathered. Kink near tip often occurring and permissible.

Gait ** The Tibetan Terrier has a free , effortless stride with good reach in front and flexibillty in the rear allowing full extension. When gaiting the hind legs should go neither inside no outside the front legs but should move on the same track approaching single tracking when the dog is moved at fast trot. The dog with the correct foot and leg construction moves with elasticity and drive indicating that the dog is capable of great agility as well as endurance.

When ** In motion the legs and the feet should move parallel to the line of travel with the hind legs tracking the fore. A dog with te correct foot moves with elesticity and drive indicating great agility and olso endurance.

Coat ** Double coat. Undercoat is soft and woolly. Outer coat isprofuse and fine but never silky or woolly. Maybe wavy or straight. Coat is long but should not hang to the ground. When standing on a hard surface an area of light should be seem under the dog. The coat of puppies is shorter, single and often has a softer texture than that of adults. A naturel part is often present over the neck and back. Fault lack of double coat in adults. Sculpturing, scissoring, or shaving are totally contrary to bree type and are serious faults.

Color ** Any color or combination of colours including white are acceptable to the breed. There are no preferred colors or combinations of colours.

Size ** A verage weight is 20 to 24 pounds, but the weight range may be 18 to 30 pounds. Proportion of weight to height is far more important than specific weight and should reflect a well - balanced square dog. The average height in dogs is 15 to 16 inches, bitches slightly smaller. The length, measured from the point of shoulder to the root of tail, is equal to the height measured from the highest point of the withers to the ground. Faults Any height above 17 inches or below 14 inches.

Faults ** Weak pointed muzzle. Any color other than a black nose. Overshot bite or a very undershot bite or a wry mouth. Long narrow head. Lack of fall over the eyes and foreface.

Note ** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.