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Standards for Tibetan Terriers
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General
Appearance:
The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized dog, profusely coated, of
powerful build, and square in proportion. A fall of hair covers
the eyes and foreface. The well-feathered tail curls up and falls
forward over the back. The feet are large, flat, and round in
shape, producing a snowshoe effect that provides traction. The
Tibetan Terrier is well balanced and capable of both strong and
efficient movement. The Tibetan Terrier is shown as naturally as
possible.
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Head
Skull
Medium
length neither broad nor coarse. The length from the eye to the
tip of the nose is equal to the length from eye to the occiput.
The skull narrows slightly from ear to eye. It is not domed but
not absolutely flat between the ears. The head is well furnished
with long hair, falling forward over the eyes and foreface. The
cheekbones are curved but not to overdeveloped as to bulge.
Muzzle
The
lower jaw has a small amount of beard.
Stop
There is a marked stop but not exaggerated.
Nose
Black
Teeth
White, strong and evenly placed. There is a distinct curve
in the jaws between the canines. A tight scissors bit, a tight
reverse scissors bit or a level bite are equally acceptable. A
slightly undershot bit is acceptable.
Eyes
Large, set fairly wide apart, dark brown and may appear black
in color, neither prominent nor sunken. Eyerims are dark in color.
Ears
Pendant, falling not too close to the head, heavily
feathered with a "V" shaped leather proportionate to the
head.
Faults
Weak pointed muzzle. Any color other than a black nose.
Overshot bit or a very undershot bit or a wry mouth. Long narrow
head. Lack of fall over the eyes and foreface.
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Neck
and Body:
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Neck
Length proportionate to the body and head.
Body
Compact, square and capable of speed and endurance.
Topline
The back is level in motion.
Chest
Heavily furnished. The brisket extends downward to
the top of the elbow in the mature Tibetan Terrier.
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Ribs
The body is well ribbed up and never cloddy or coarse.
The rib cage is not too wide across the chest and narrows
slightly to permit the forelegs to work free at the sides.
Loin
Slightly arched.
Tail
Medium length, heavily furnished, set on fairly
high and falls forward over the back, may curl to either
side. There may be a kink near the tip.
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Forequarters:
Shoulders
Sloping, well muscled and well laid back.
Legs
Straight and strong when viewed from the front. Heavily
furnished. The vertical distance from the withers to the elbow
equals the distance from the elbows to the ground.
Feet
The feet of the Tibetan Terrier are unique in for among
dogs. They are large, flat and round in shape, producing a
snowshoe effect that provides traction. The pads are thick and
strong. They are heavily furnished whit hair between the toe and
pads. Hair between the toes and pads may be trimmed level with the
underside of the pads for health reasons. The dog should stand
well down on its pads.
Dewclaws
May be removed.
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Hindquarters:
Legs
Well furnished, with well bent stifles and the hind
legs are slightly longer than the forelegs.
Thighs
Relatively broad and well muscled.
Hocks
Low set and turn neither in nor out.
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Coat:
Double coat. Undercoat is soft and woolly. Outer coat is profuse
and fine but never silky or woolly. May be wavy or straight. Coat
is long but should not hang to the ground. When standing on a hard
surface an area of light should be seen under the dog. The coat of
puppies is shorter, single and often has a softer texture than
that of adults. A natural part is often present over the neck and
back.
Faults
Lack of double coat in adults. Sculpturing, scissoring, stripping
or shaving are totally contrary to breed type and are serious
faults.
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Color:
Any color or combination of colors including white are acceptable
to the breed. There are no preferred colors or combinations of
colors.
Gait:
The Tibetan Terrier has a free, effortless stride with good reach
in front and flexibility in the rear allowing full extension. When
gaiting, the hind legs should go neither inside nor outside the
front legs but should move on the same track approaching single
tracking when the dog is moved at a fast trot. The dog with the
correct foot and leg construction moves with elasticity and drive
indicating that the dog is capable of great agility as well as
endurance.
Size:
|Average weight is 20 to 24 pounds, but the weight range may be 18
to 30 pounds. Proportion of weight to height is far more important
than specific weight and should reflect a well-balanced square
dog. The average height in dogs is 15 to 16 inches, bitches
slightly smaller. The length, measured from the point of shoulder
to the root of tail, is equal to the height measured from the
highest point of the withers to the ground.
Faults
Any height above 17 inches or below 14 inches.
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Temperament:
The Tibetan Terrier is highly intelligent, sensitive, loyal,
devoted and affectionate. The breed may be cautious or reserved.
Faults - Extreme shyness.
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