Tibetan terrier

The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized dog breed native to Tibet. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with the group of terriers and was named so by Europeans for some similarity. See below for a complete list of dog breed traits and facts about Tibetan Terriers!

Tibetan Terriers are very intelligent and, moreover, sensitive, which sometimes comes to stubbornness and self-will. With proper training, surrounded by love and attention, these dogs quickly become good companions. In addition, they are very loyal and have good guarding instincts: they are attentive and agile, but at the same time they do not bark unnecessarily.

rinchen tibetan terriers

Though named as the Tibetan Terrier, it does not belong to the terrier group. Medium in size, these powerful dogs have a moderately large head, big, dark, well-set eyes, V-shaped ears, muscular, compact body, and a high set, feathered tail, curled to its back. `Having a free and effortless gait, these dogs make for a […]

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