The Tibetan Terrier is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in Tibet as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.
Tibetan Terrier
Also known as Tsang Apso, Dokhi Apso
Origin
- Country
- Tibet
- Region
- Tibetan Plateau / Buddhist monasteries
- Era
- ancient, over 2,000 years old
Group
- Non-Sporting
Lifespan
- 14–16 years
Size
- Height
- Male 36–41 cm · Female 33–38 cm
- Weight
- 8–14 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- long
- Colours
- white, gold, cream, black, tricolor, brindle, silver, particolor
Traits
- intelligent, affectionate, playful, loyal, reserved with strangers, alert