Tibetan Spaniel Dog
INTRODUCTION
Tibetan Spaniel Dogs are Playful, Bright and Self-Confident dogs they are from Non-Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity they rank # 118. They are very alert and devoted towards it’s family but is suppressed with strangers. This breed enjoys the company of its human family and also other dogs. Tibetan Spaniel Dogs are Purebred, non- allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 46).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Assertive, Playful, Willful, Happy, Intelligent, Aloof, Independent
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : Tibet
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Aren’t Technically Spaniels
2- They Were Bred by Buddhist Monks
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Tibetan spaniel
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Black & Tan, Sable, Gold, Cream, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 48 - 51cm (19 - 20in)
Height: 36 - 38cm (14 - 15in) -
TAIL
The richly plumed tail is set high and carried in a gay curl over the back when moving. There is no penalty for dropping the tail when standing
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WEIGHT
4.1 - 6.8 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: Throughout the year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
3 to 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Lhasa Apso
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Tibetan Spaniels appear in art that dates to 1100 B.C.—making the breed at least 3,000 years old
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ORIGIN
Tibet
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Vary friendly to owners and family but aloof toward strangers, although never aggressive
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
