Tibetan Terriers

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Puzzle4ever

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Hi,

Im looking into buying a tibetan terrier, but need some more information about the breed first. I would also be looking into doing some showing as well. Any advice would be great.

Thanks
 
Lovely dogs with nice nature generally, some can be a bit 'barky', in my experience.
ETA Sorry, no knowledge of showing.
 
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teacups said:
Lovely dogs with nice nature generally, some can be a bit 'barky', in my experience.
ETA Sorry, no knowledge of showing.
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Thanks for the info.
Does anyone know any Kc registered TT Pups that will be ready to leave their homes around October time?
Thanks
 
fab dogs - my mom has a rescue one however they have a reputation for not coming back, the american tt website recommends never letting them off lead outside a secure area and I have to say that has been our experience although he was 8 months when we got him. Both my mom and I have trained competitive obediance dogs and simply can't get him to come back outside. They are prone to a genetic neuronal ceroid lipofuschinosis so make sure parents are tested as it's fatal at around age 7/8 ish.

They are very affectionate, and friendly. Ours likes being up high and is a decent gaurd dog (although he's all bark and no bite)

Despite the name being a terrier they are actually a herding dog - their role was to guard the sheep and wake up the mastiffs when there were predators so they are interested in livestock but not as strong as collies and that is why they can be a bit barky when someone knocks on the door etc although mickey doesn't bark without cause.
 
mynutmeg said:
fab dogs - my mom has a rescue one however they have a reputation for not coming back, the american tt website recommends never letting them off lead outside a secure area and I have to say that has been our experience although he was 8 months when we got him. Both my mom and I have trained competitive obediance dogs and simply can't get him to come back outside. They are prone to a genetic neuronal ceroid lipofuschinosis so make sure parents are tested as it's fatal at around age 7/8 ish.

They are very affectionate, and friendly. Ours likes being up high and is a decent gaurd dog (although he's all bark and no bite)

Despite the name being a terrier they are actually a herding dog - their role was to guard the sheep and wake up the mastiffs when there were predators so they are interested in livestock but not as strong as collies and that is why they can be a bit barky when someone knocks on the door etc although mickey doesn't bark without cause.
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Thank you
I have been looking at some websites about them and it generally says they do bark, yet love their family.
Which rescue did you get your TT from?
 
They're fantastic dogs. My best friend had one for years, we used to look after her when their family went on holiday. Very bright and trainable and her recall was excellent. In the house she was no bother at all, loved attention but didn't harass people!
 
I have only worked with one in my life, but he was lovely. His owner sung very high praises of the breed and everything he did complimented that.
 
I had two Tibetan Terriers, my boy passed away from old age at 14 a few years ago and my girl sadly passed away after suddenly developing GME last year at the age of 13. They are fabulous dogs, mine were completely different characters as the boy was the cleverest dog I have ever met and very mischievous with it but he was great at agility and could be trained to do anything. My girl however was fairly 'simple' and training didn't go much further than basic commands but she was the sweetest dog and loved all people and dogs and was safe in any situation. Recall wise the boy was poor as he felt he decided he would go where he wanted if the need took him but the girl happily trotted at my side off lead anywhere with no problems. The fact that they don't shed is marvellous and they are good little watch dogs letting you know when people turn up but with no follow up as they loved people. I didn't find they barked anymore than my other dogs or excessively, certainly not like other yappy small dogs. On a health note both dogs, although unrelated, suffered atopic dermatitis and did have to have regular vet trips for treatment and were fed on hypoallergenic food but I might just have been unlucky!
 
All the ones I've known have been good to recall!
By 'barky' I did mean beyond 'normal' barking at postman/visitor/ cat or pigeon flaunting themselves. I meant quick to start barking, and difficult to stop. Out of 10 I've known, most have been 'normal' barkers, but 3 were annoying barkers.

About the only fault I could think of, though - such nice natures.
 
Puzzle4ever said:
Thank you
I have been looking at some websites about them and it generally says they do bark, yet love their family.
Which rescue did you get your TT from?
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Mickey's not to bad for barking - certainly no worse that my collie and only at things he should bark at such as the door going, people outside etc

He was through a friend of a friend type thing rather than an official rescue organisation.

Mickey does shed - he also tends to get very matted very easily so they do take a fair bit of grooming, we keep him clipped out mainly as he's not a show dog so doesn't need to have the long coat. If full coated they do need the undercoat stripped out regularly.
We also have issues with his skin but so long as he has a wheat free diet he's fine :-)
 
Thanks for the advice guys, I really appreciate it. I am interested in the breed and they sound like a nice dog. Just a bit worried about the illnesses they tend to get?? 🐶
 
Puzzle4ever said:
Thanks for the advice guys, I really appreciate it. I am interested in the breed and they sound like a nice dog. Just a bit worried about the illnesses they tend to get?? ��
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so far as I'm aware the only one theyre really prone at risk from is the genetic neuropathy thing and that can be screened out in the parents. The diet thing is easy to manage and only requires good food
 
My TT is the most difficult dog I have ever had. She's very bright, no problems with training or recall, but also hyper and very sensitive. She needs a lot of exercise to keep her calm, does bark a lot and it has taken a lot of work to deal with her resource guarding issues.

Have a look on the FB TT page, there is a lot of information on there about individual dogs. As a breed they tend to be quite stressy, destructive (see the photos on FB it's well beyond what you would expect from a pup - our destroyed walls, furniture, etc) and prone to separation anxiety.
 
Thanks for the replies guys. I really appreciate them. I am really interested in te dog and they sound perfect for my family. In what I have read I get the idea as a puppy they can be quite a challenge, yet with some training they come into a lovely dog. Once again thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this forum. :-)
 
My brother has one that is two years old now. I don't think she was an easy pup - although he is a novice dog owner so probably didn't help matters! He got her from a breeder in Thame, Oxfordshire who have litters fairly frequently. I have no idea where you are but if that is any good I can easily get you the details. Around here there seem to be quite a few of them and I don't know of any that have any particular problems. I have to say that she is more vocal than I would like or expect from my labs! Good luck!
 
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