Tibetan Terrier
Tibetský terier
Key facts
| FCI group | 9. Companion and Toy Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | China |
Recognition features
- Long double coat with fine woolly undercoat, straight or waved
- Sturdy, medium-sized dog with a generally square outline
- Wide range of colours except chocolate, liver and merle
Purpose
A companion dog; originally a herding dog also doubling as a guard for traders travelling to and from China.
History
Despite its name the Tibetan Terrier is not a terrier but a herding dog that doubled as a guard for traders on their journeys to and from China, succeeding through the awe in which it was held rather than size. It is believed to be the original Holy Dog of Tibet and is said to be even livelier than the other Tibetan breeds in Group 9.
Coat
Double coat: fine woolly undercoat and profuse, long, fine top coat, neither silky nor woolly, straight or waved but not curled. White, golden, cream, grey or smoke, black, parti-colour and tricolour; any colour is permissible except chocolate, liver or merle.
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