Tibetan Terrier

Temperament: Affectionate, Loyal, Sensitive

Group: Non-Sporting Group

Height: 35.6–43.2 in

Weight: 8.2–13.6 lb

Life Expectancy: 15.0–16.0 yrs

Energy Level: Energetic

Trainability: Independent

Shedding: Seasonal

Grooming Frequency: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing

Bearing a passing resemblance to their smaller cousin, the Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terriers reside at the lower end of medium-sized breeds, standing about 15 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 20 and 24 pounds. A breed hallmark is the beautiful and profuse double coat—wooly underneath, with a long, fine topcoat. TTs are unique among dogs for their large, flat “snowshoe” feet, adapted over centuries to help them negotiate the snowy, mountainous terrain of their homeland. The Tibetan Terrier, “Holy Dog of Tibet,” is an ancient watchdog and companion long associated with Buddhist monasteries. A profusely coated, small-to-medium-sized dog with “snowshoe” feet, the TT is affectionate, sensitive, and clever.