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A Tibetan Terrier male dog

Despite its name, the Tibetan terrier exactly is not a member of the huge Terrier family. The godfather of the dog were a travellers which going to a journey in Tibet, and who were reminded of terriers from back home when they first encountered the breed. Its origins are uncertain: Some sources claim them to be lucky temple dogs, whereas others place them as farm dogs.

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Cute black and white Tibetan Terrier puppy

This beautiful breed of dog, is a dog with a many uses. The Tibetan Terrier would be excellent guardian dog, also herding dog and not on a last place – absolutelly good companion dog. Their utility in Tibet meant that the first examples of the breed available in the west were generally given as gifts, as the Tibetan Terrier, along with other Tibetan breeds, were too valuable to the people who owned them to casually sell.

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Handsome adult Tibetan Terrier dog

The body of the dog is with well developed muscles and also really compact.The length of the back should be equal to the height at the withers, giving the breed its typical square look. The either sex of the dog has equal heights: 14-16 in (35–41 cm) and weight is 18-30 lb (8–14 kg), with 20-24 lb (9.5–11 kg) preferred, but all weights acceptable if in proportion to the size.

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