| The Tibetan Spaniel is a happy little dog that is | | | | tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and |
| protective with her family. They can be kept in an | | | | periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead |
| apartment as long as they can get frequent walks. A | | | | to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious |
| properly fenced in yard is best for exercise. Most | | | | disease. |
| individuals are very good with other dogs and pets. It | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for growth |
| is said that they are very good with children, | | | | and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet |
| especially older, calm children. As a reminder, never | | | | grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | Life Span |
| Approximate Adult Size | | | | The Tibetan Spaniel can live between 15 and 16 |
| The approximate adult size (two years old or older) | | | | years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent |
| of the Tibetan Spaniel is 10 inches to the withers | | | | living conditions. |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and 9 to 15 pounds. | | | | History |
| Special Health Considerations | | | | The Tibetan Spaniel comes from Tibet where Buddist |
| Most dog breeds have certain inherited health | | | | monks called them prayer dogs. They were used as |
| problems associated with that specific breed and the | | | | watchdogs and companions. They were first |
| Tibetan Spaniel is no exception. Although considered a | | | | registered by the American Kennel Association in |
| healthy breed, be on the look out for kidney disease, | | | | 1983. |
| progressive retinal atrophy and respiratory problems. | | | | Some Registries |
| This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | - Tibetan Spaniel Club of America |
| diseases may also be significant threats, please | | | | - UKC United Kennel Club |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | - NKC National Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | - CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | - APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | - AKC American Kennel Club |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | - FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | - NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | - KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| dog sweets. | | | | - ANKC Australian National Kennel Club |
| Grooming | | | | - ACR American Canine Registry |
| The Tibetan Spaniel has a double coat, of moderate | | | | Litter Size |
| length and silky in feel. Some shed heavily once a | | | | 2 to 4 Tibetan Spaniel puppies |
| year. She should be brushed regularly. Brushing will | | | | Category |
| help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid | | | | Non Sporting |
| mats, help you keep a closer eye on her health and | | | | Terms To Describe |
| strengthen your emotional bond with her. | | | | Active, small, alert, assertive, intelligent, happy |
| Her ears should be checked once a week and be | | | | SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, | | | | - Makes a good watch dog. |
| make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the | | | | - Is very intelligent. |
| package. No water or excess fluid should get in the | | | | - Affectionate with human family. |
| dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear | | | | SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. | | | | - Makes a poor guard dog. |
| Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, | | | | - Can be stubborn. |
| or moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor | | | | Other Names Known By |
| or she seems to be in distress and you suspect an | | | | Prayer dogs |
| infection, or tumor, consult your veterinarian. | | | | Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | |