Tibetan Spaniel is a small, active, and alert dog. The appearance gives the impression of being very well-proportioned. It is cheerful and confident, very intelligent, and avoids strangers. The Tibetan Spaniel is confident and independent, making it a great choice as a companion dog.

Species distribution of Tibetan Spaniel

Tibetan Spaniel, commonly known as "sleeve dog", is native to Tibet in the Himalayas and is an ancient dog breed in China One of them is also an excellent dog breed with a mysterious color. Later, it was introduced to the capital from Tibet and raised in the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty, so it is also called a court dog. Independent and confident, this dog is a satisfying companion dog.

The development and origin of the Tibetan Hound

The Tibetan Hound originated in ancient China, Tibet, and was once used as a monk or a companion, and now it is only used as a companion dog. This dog can live up to 13-14 years. The weight range is 4-7 kg and the height range is 24.5-25.5. Tibetan Spaniel China Tibet. The ancient variety originated in Tibet, China, and is generally believed to have originated from the 7th century AD has already appeared. Raised by Tibetan lamas. Although called a hound, the Tibetan hound has never participated in hunting. Legend

This kind of dog is used for prayer, has a high degree of intelligence, was trained to help monks turn the barrel of preaching, and as a companion dog for monks, to help monks guard their homes. Breeds very similar to the Tibetan Spaniel already existed in what is now South Korea in the 8th century AD. But it is not very clear that it was not passed down from Tibet, China.

Tibetan Spaniel is just a name for a hunting dog, but they were never used for hunting. Legend has it that in Tibet they were often used as "praying dogs", always following around the parchment-covered prayer carts of monks. For centuries, they have been companion dogs in monasteries and as watch dogs. Anatomically they are similar to Pekingese, the long-legged Tibetans with long faces rarely suffer from respiratory and back diseases. This dog is independent, confident, and a satisfying companion.

Tibetan Spaniel makes a great pet, they are happy and lively, full of self-confidence. They are also passionate about children and get along well with them. They will automatically avoid strangers, confident and a little stubborn at the same time. They are very suitable as companion dogs, close to their owners and lively.

But they can be a little timid if they have guests in the house, so keeping them in contact with the outside world is one way to boost their courage. Being lively and active is a good thing, but you can't make it too crazy, you must properly discipline it so that you can let it go and let it go. Smart and confident, it can build a deep bond with its family.

Tibetan Spaniel taxonomically belongs to the order Carnivora. The ancestors of the Tibetan hound mainly preyed on small animals, and occasionally fed on tubers. After the Tibetan hound was trained by humans, the diet changed and became an omnivorous animal mainly carnivorous, but a vegetarian diet can also sustain life. Even so, they still maintain the digestive characteristics of being mainly meat-eating. For example, the teeth of the Tibetan hound have a pair of sharp Tibetan hound teeth on the upper and lower sides, which reflects the characteristics of carnivores that are good at biting their prey. The molars of the Tibetan hound are also It is sharper and stronger than

Tibetan Hound

. It can cut through food. When biting bones, the pressure between the upper and lower teeth can reach 165 kg, but it is not good at chewing. Therefore, the Tibetan Spaniel is really "gobbling" when it eats, and rarely chews. There are abundant striated muscles on the esophagus wall of Tibetan hounds, and the vomiting center is developed. After eating poison, it can cause a strong gag reflex and expel the poison swallowed into the stomach, which is a relatively unique defense ability. Tibetan hounds have well-developed salivary glands, which can secrete a large amount of saliva, moisten the mouth and feed, and facilitate chewing and swallowing.

Saliva also contains lysozyme, which has a bactericidal effect. In hot seasons, it relies on the evaporation of water in saliva to dissipate heat to regulate body temperature. Therefore, in summer, we can often see Tibetan hounds open their big mouths and stick out their long tongues to replace sweating to dissipate heat. The stomach of Tibetan hounds is not right pear-shaped, and the content of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice is 0.4~0.6%, ranking first among domestic animals. Hydrochloric acid can swell and denature proteins, facilitating decomposition and digestion. Therefore, the Tibetan Spaniel has a strong ability to digest protein, which is the basis of its carnivorous habits. Tibetan hounds can empty their stomachs 5 to 7 hours after eating, much faster than other herbivores or omnivores. The intestines of Tibetan hounds are shorter, generally only 3 to 4 times the body length, while the intestines of horses and rabbits that are also monogastric are 12 times the body length. The Tibetan Spaniel has thick intestinal walls and high absorption capacity, which are typical carnivorous characteristics. The liver of the Tibetan Hound is relatively large, equivalent to about 3% of its body weight, and the bile secreted is conducive to the absorption of fat. The Tibetan Spaniel's defecation center is underdeveloped and cannot defecate in a traveling state like other domestic animals.

Tibetan hounds can digest and absorb protein and fat very well, but because of insufficient chewing and short intestinal tube, they have no fermentation ability, so they have poor digestion ability to crude fiber. Therefore, when feeding vegetables to Tibetan hounds, they should be chopped and cooked, not whole pieces or whole trees.

In order to ensure the healthy growth of dogs, care must be taken in feeding . Younger Tibetan Spaniels need more nutrition , because their bodies are in a period of rapid growth. But don't feed too much, follow the principle of eating smaller meals more often. During the growth stage, the demand for protein and calcium is very high. So you can feed protein powder and calcium powder to meet the body's needs.

Of course don't blindly add. Just find some foods that contain protein or calcium. Dogs cannot absorb the protein in many foods, so they should be fed reasonably.

The puppy's food can be softened appropriately. When it grows a little, there is no need to help it soak the food. The reason dog food is a bit tough is to keep them eating At the same time to achieve a teeth grinding effect.

You can feed it some food after exercise, but not too much. The food at this time only has the effect of a reward, and does not really want to feed it. It is very beneficial to train him not to pick up food on the roadside, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Tibetan Spaniel is a small, lively, and alert dog. The appearance gives the impression of being very well-proportioned. It is cheerful and confident, very intelligent, and avoids strangers. The Tibetan Spaniel is confident and independent, making it a great choice as a companion dog.

Physical height 25cm; weight 4-7kg.

Head The head is small, in proportion to the body, held proudly. The impression is that the quality is very good. Males give the impression of being majestic, but not rough and mean. Slightly arched, moderate in length and width. Defects: Too rounded or too flat, too wide head.

Ears are medium in size, drooping, heavily feathered and set fairly high in the adult dog. The ears appear slightly higher than the head, but not flying. The ears are large, heavy, and not ideally positioned at the bottom.

Eyes dark brown, oval, bright and expressive, medium in size, well spaced apart, but looking straight ahead with an ape-like expression. The eye rims are black.

The nose mirror black is the first choice. Defective liver-colored or putty-gray nose.

The chin muzzle is of moderate length, blunt and soft, without wrinkles. The chin appears slightly wider and deeper. Defects: Overly strong stop; long, flat down face; broad, flat muzzle; pointed, weak or wrinkled muzzle. The limbs and knees are well developed and the angle is moderate.

Paws and rabbit feet, small and neat.

The tail is set high, heavily feathered, and rolled cheerfully behind the back when moving. When standing, a drooping tail is not a defect.

The coat is double-coated with a silky texture. The hair on the face and front of the legs is smooth, and the hair on the body is of medium length, but lying flat on the body. Delicate feathering on the back of the ears and legs, longer hair on the tail and rump. The neck has an abundant "mane" or "shawl" with long hair, more pronounced in males than females. The feathers between the toes extend to the feet. Be careful not to over exaggerate the coat, females have less coat and mane than males. Display: In the competition, the basic image of Tibet Geng is that the coat has not been changed, and the coat is naturally lying on the body without combing, slitting or styling. Trimming, shaving or artificially altering the coat will result in severe penalties and exclusion from the competition. The coat is too long to show a rectangular shape during the day, or the coat is too dense

Coat of various colors and blends.

The Tibetan Spaniel is a small, lively, and alert dog. Appearance gives the impression of being very well-proportioned, with body length slightly greater than shoulder height. It is cheerful and confident, very intelligent, and avoids strangers. Although there is the word "hound" in the name, but he never participates in hunting activities, it is just a title.

Although the Tibetan hound is called the hound, this dog has never hunted. This kind of dog is said to be used for prayer, and is trained to help monks turn the barrels of scriptures, and to serve as companion dogs of monks to watch the house.

Differences from Pekingese Yes, the Tibetan Spaniel has longer legs and nose, so there are fewer breathing and back problems. The Tibetan Spaniel is confident and independent, making it a great choice as a companion dog.

The variety Very similar to the Tibetan Spaniel. But it is not clear whether it was passed down from Tibet, China.

Head

The Tibetan Spaniel has a relatively small head that is proportional to the body and proudly held high. The quality of this dog is very good. In the impression of people, males are very majestic, neither rough nor inferior. The dark brown eyes are oval in shape and very bright and expressive, of moderate size, well spaced apart, and looking straight ahead, like the expression of an ape. Eye circles are black. Light-colored, large, plump eyes and a mean expression are all faults. The ears are of equal size and drooping, with many feathering on the ears of the adult dog and set high. It appears that the ears are slightly higher than the head, but not flying.

Skull

The head is more rounded and about the same length and width. A head that is too wide is either too arched or too flat.

Stops

The slight stops are clear. The blunt and soft muzzle is of moderate length and without wrinkles. The chin is deep and slightly wide. Too strong stop; face very long or flat downward; muzzle broad and flat; muzzle pointed, weak, or wrinkled, are faults.

Nose

The nose should preferably be black. Defects: Liver-colored or putty-gray noses are defects.

Mouth

The lower jaw of the Tibetan Spaniel is slightly protruding, and the upper and lower incisors are neatly pressed against the inside. Teeth are even and straight, with wider jaw teeth (the teeth between the canines). Ideally, the tooth system is complete. There is a certain amount of width and depth in the chin to maintain a blunt appearance of the muzzle, where a pincer bite is allowed. When the mouth is closed, the teeth are invisible. The bite is protruding on the palate and the tongue protruding is a defect.

Neck

The strong neck of the Tibetan Spaniel is slightly shorter and well positioned. The back is level. Ribs are deep and well supported. The tail is set high and covered with many feathered feathers. When in motion, the tail curls happily behind the back. When standing, the tail hangs down, which is not a defect.

Forequarters

The scapulae of the Tibetan Spaniel are well positioned, the forelimb bones are slightly arched, and the scapulae are firm. Medium bone mass. Excessive bending of the leg bones or loose forequarters are faults. Dewclaws can be removed. The feet are small and neat like rabbit feet. Similar to cat's foot defect.

Hindquarters

The hindquarters of the Tibetan Spaniel are well-structured and strong. The knees are well developed and well angled. The hocks are set low and appear straight when viewed from behind. Straight knee joints and bovine limbs are faults. Dewclaws can be removed. The paws are the same as the forelimbs.

Coat

The Tibetan Spaniel has a double layer of silky coat. The hair on the face and front of the legs is smooth, and the coat is of equal length on the body, with a slightly flat coat covering the body. The ears and backs of the legs are covered with fine feathered feathers, and the coat is longer on the tail and rump. A long, thick "mane" or "shawl" covers the neck, and males appear more clearly than females. Feathered feathers grow from between the toes to the claws. Be careful not to overexaggerate the coat, females have less coat and mane than males. Display: During the competition, the basic appearance of the Tibetan Hound is that the coat is not trimmed, and covers the body naturally and flatly. The coat is not groomed or sewn. There are severe penalties for trimming or shaved coats, as well as man-made changes in coats. These are excluded from the game. Hair that grows during the day so that it does not appear to be rectangular in shape, or that it is thick enough to obscure its natural contours, will be severely penalized. Beards cannot be cut off. The hair between the pads and the soles of the feet can be trimmed for safety and cleanliness.

Color

Coat color is allowed to be any color or combination of colors. The color of the paws may show white markings.

Gait

Movement is very fast, gait straight, stretched, and correct.