When choosing a Tibetan pika, it should be noted that the Tibetan pika is medium in size, with an average body length of about 150mm. The ears are short and round, about 20mm long. The hind limbs are slightly longer than the forelimbs, with 5 fingers on the front foot and 4 toes on the hind foot. Claws are weak.

Be careful when choosing the color of Tibetan pika. The back of the Tibetan pika is tan from the snout end to the buttocks, the base of the dorsal hair is dark gray, the upper part is light yellow, and the tip of the hair is dark brown. Ears brown, with white margins. The lips are grayish white. Body ventral gray-brown, hair base gray, hair tips light yellowish brown.