Tibetan Spaniels, Terrific Pets

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1. Which of these best describes the Tibetan Spaniel's temperament? Obedient, quiet, but insistent on attention. Alert, protective, friendly and a bit stubborn. Bumptious and domineering, an avid hunter. A trifle shy, but very devoted and loyal.

2. According to American Kennel Club guidelines, about how much should a full-grown Tibetan Spaniel weigh? Less than 7 pounds. Teeny! Over 50 pounds. Heavy! About 12 pounds. Portable! Approximately 30 pounds. Manageable!

3. How are they around children? They will be your child's devoted companion. They can be irritable, especially with small children. Protective and friendly. They are fearful of kids and keep their distance.

4. What colors are characteristic of the breed? They come in a wide variety of colors. Black is by far the most prevalent color. Nearly all Tibbies are primarily reddish with white markings. They're almost all either grey and white or brown and white.

5. There is some dispute about whether a Tibetan Spaniel is really a spaniel or not. Why? They aren't "gun dogs". True spaniels are never long-haired. They're too small. Spaniels originated in Spain (hence the name), not Tibet.

6. Are Tibbies good watchdogs? Not really. They just ignore strangers. Yes. They're too small to be any good as a watchdog. They are VERY aggressive toward strangers and will attempt to injure them.

7. What health problems are characteristic of the breed? They're generally very healthy. Spinal deformities affect about 30% of pups, who must be destroyed. Hip dysplasia is a significant problem. Early renal failure occurs in about 10% of Tibetans.

8. Are they really from Tibet? No. Yes. It isn't known for sure. The breed appears to have originated in several disparate areas more or less simultaneously.

9. It's very unusual to find a breed of dog from a country like Tibet! Tibbies are the only Tibetan breed registered with the American Kennel Club. True False

10. Tibetan Spaniels were commonly found in Tibetan monasteries. What were they nicknamed? Hero Dogs Brave Children Tiny Terriers Little Lions