This breed belongs to the group of decorative dogs and companion dogs. Tibetans called the pet "bringing good luck." The Tibetan terrier adapted to the harsh climate for quite some time. As a result, nature endowed him with a long coat to protect the body and eyes from snow storms, and strong legs.
Tibetan Terrier: description of the breed
The head is proportional to the body and has average dimensions. The transition from the forehead to the muzzle is markedly sharp, the skull has a convex shape. The lower jaw is well developed, there is a small beard. The dog's eyes are large, often brown. The ears are triangular in shape, set high, they do not fit close to the head and are covered with long hair.
The body is compact, muscular and has a square shape. Paws large enough and strong. The tail is high up, curved upward in the form of a ring. The tail is also covered with thick long hair .
According to the standard, the Tibetan Terrier has long and thin wool. It should not be silky or fall into cords. Roughness is allowed, but wool should not curl. Color varies from white to cream, it is also gray and smoky, even black. Most often it is a two-color or three-color color, the undercoat is thick, but soft and short.
Tibetan Terrier: character
A Tibetan Terrier is a sympathetic and benevolent animal. He is endlessly devoted to the master and his family. Most often he is tireless and in good spirits. It happens that the pet begins to show independence and insists on its own. In its nature, the Tibetan Terrier is not aggressive and not pugnacious. Pet is funny and gets along very well with children. He is wary of the unfamiliar and does not trust, but it's quite easy to make friends with the dog. As soon as dusk comes, the dog instinctively begins to protect the territory and his family.
Since the breed was originally formed in the conditions of cold and snow, then walks in the fresh winter air for the animal in joy. Pet will be happy to play in the snow, go with you on a hike or will travel. It is in the winter snow period that the dog will walk and frolic on the street with the greatest pleasure.
Tibetan Terrier: care
According to the description of the breed, the Tibetan Terrier - the owner of a beautiful thick wool, it is her care will have to devote a maximum of time. For care, you need to purchase a massage brush with metal teeth, metal combs with fairly long teeth and scissors. The adult dog is combed once a week, and the puppy can be scratched more often, so that he gradually gets used to this procedure.
If you regularly brush your pet, the coat is kept clean for a long time. If it is clearly contaminated, it is necessary first to buy out the dog, then to start combing.
Accustom the animal to regular hygiene of the eyes and ears. Wipe eyelids from the outer corner to an internal cotton swab dipped in boiled water. Watch out for the claws of the pet. Wool on paws is necessarily cut level with pads so that claws can be combed naturally during a walk. Periodically it is necessary to cut off claws with the help of special claws.
Dog Tibetan Terrier, like any other, needs periodic cleaning of teeth from the stone. In pet stores to buy a few bones, lived or biscuits today is not difficult. From the very beginning, accustom your pet to brushing your teeth and monitor their condition.