Tibetan Spaniel

The Tibetan Spaniel, or as it is also called the Tobby, is an ancient breed that came to people from the territory of Asia. It is her representatives differ in miniature, small size, thick wool, smart face and inexhaustible supply of courage. Besides Moreover, they are infinitely loyal to their owner and openly adore him.

Content

• 1. History of breed origin
• 2. Description of the breed Tibetan Spaniel
  • 2.1. Type of coat and possible colors
• 3. Character and disposition
• 4. Training and education
• 5. Dog care
• 6. Diseases of the breed
• 7. Feeding
• 8. Conditions of detention
• 9. Phototibetan Spaniel
• 10. Video of an Otibetan spaniel
• 11. Puppy cost

History of breed origin

According to one legend, tobby are the result of Crossing Shih Tzu and Spitz-shaped dogs. Although other historical data indicate that Tibetan spaniels were originally inhabitants of Tibetan monasteries. With not too much growth used as security guards, but, in addition to this, they performed at temples there are many other duties.

Monks did not sell animals outside the monasteries, so how the breed they became known in Europe only in the 19th century, when the breed in 1898 was first presented at the exhibition. Her spaniels the British called when in 1934 they prescribed standards breed.

Description of the breed Tibetan Spaniel

Tobby – a dog of short stature, height at the withers it does not exceed 25-26 cm, with a body weight of 4.1 and up to 6.8 kilograms. General characteristics of the appearance of the breed, according to standard data:

1. The head is wide and convex, with bright outlined eyebrows and a wide skull, a little flattened muzzle that does not have folds.
2. Lips fit tightly on the dentition, small bite a snack. But at the same time, the upper fangs should not protrude beyond the lower lip, it should overlap them.
3. Eyes – Dark, Brown or Dark chocolate, dark eyelid, oval and straight open eyes.
4. The nose is pigmented in black.
5. Body shape – elongated, running or confident and light when walking, neck – short, without pronounced transition from head to torso.
6. Ears – long and hanging, have tows, on standard do not stop – they must be hanging and not stand.
7. The limbs are short, the front is small and neat, slightly curved inward, strong in the shoulder joint. Hind – stronger and more muscular, with well developed knee the joint.
8. The loin of the dog is short, the back has a straight line and strong croup. When moving, it should not bend, but the croup to rise above the level of the back, paws should not go over each other friend.
9. The tail is ring-shaped, set high, fluffy and tight to the back, framed by long hair and not dockable.

Type of coat and possible colors

The coat of the thoroughbred representative is silky and soft on touch, medium length, has a thick undercoat, while in females he less dense than males. It is the coat that requires special care and combing, to avoid tangles and many skin inflammation.

The color of the coat is the most diverse, it can vary from light shades and to dark, can be monophonic or with overflows and transitions of tones.

Character and temper

Today, the main purpose of the dog is to stay in a cozy house, in a circle of loving people, and its security functions are a thing of the past. Tibetan Spaniel is considered a great companion and friend, endowed with developed intelligence and great devotion.

In relation to households and pets, the dog shows incredible devotion and love, gets along well with everyone, with this refers to strangers with some caution and mistrust. Spaniel will carefully, sensitively guard his own home – for all its small size, it cannot withstand to the aggressor, but the owners will warn him with a clear bark.

Tobby is cheerful and energetic, cheerful and active, smart and smart, wise and wayward dog. In order to establish harmonious relationships, it is worth paying maximum attention and love. Tibetan spaniels require more than just attention to themselves, but also personal space – they do not tolerate restrictions in their decisions, movements. It is limited space can adversely affect the physical and psychological development and formation of the dog.

The dog is not aggressive, and will not bark without visible reasons, intelligent and will restraintly show their emotions to other people’s dogs. In temperament – more sanguine, with strong nervous system.

To the positive qualities of the breed canine include the following features:

1. High level of intelligence, ingenuity and quick wit.
2. Courage and courage.
3. Devotion to your master and family members.
4. Excellent attitude towards children, lack of aggression and anger towards other pets, wary of strangers.

The disadvantages of this breed are experts such characteristics:

1. Excessive self-confidence in their rightness – dogs can accept self-decisions, while not listening to the owner.
2. An excess of energy, requiring a constant output in active games and enough exercise.
3. The need for constant attention and games, care and love – in the absence of attention the dog becomes aggressive and may spoil property.
4. Stubbornness with considerable dimensions – the tobby will always uphold their territory, and the size of the aggressor is not accepted in payment.

Training and education

According to dog handlers, the Tibetan spaniel is assigned to the group dogs with average training abilities, and in practice it’s means that for the development of a team it is worth repeating at least 30-40 times. Yes, and tobby itself, by virtue of its natural stubbornness will fulfill them through time, reserve the right make independent decisions.

If the owner wants to engage in training, then you should start it early, while the owner himself must make every effort to to make tobby obedient and execute all the commands on the first requirement. It is important for the owner to establish himself in the role of leader and leader, not allow disobedience, but do not physically punish the dog when incorrect execution of commands.

Of course, the more diverse and interesting they will be built classes, the faster the pet will master the necessary skills. Required during training, you will need to encourage tobies with delicious or praise.

Dog care

Tobies, like other breeds of dogs, need constant care. To preserve the beauty and health of the coat is required combing it regularly with a special soft brush when raise the main coat and comb out the undercoat at the very beginning. Combing is recommended 2-3 times a week.

They rarely wash the dog, optimally 3-5 times a year or as pollution using special shampoo and conditioner, after drying with a hairdryer, or using dry species shampoos. According to the breed standard, tobes are not sheared, the only thing an exception is the treatment of the area of the paw pads.

Attention in care requires ears and eyes. Inspect them for pollution should be regularly, at least 1-2 times a week. For sulfur removal and ear cleansing should use a cotton pad, not a cotton swab that can injure the animal. Eyes worth wipe with a cotton pad soaked in warm water or a special solution – for processing each eye take a separate disk.

It is also worth regularly cutting your nails, especially puppies – make it a special nail clipper. Adult dogs often nibble the claws themselves or they grind as a result of active physical load.

Breed diseases

It cannot be argued that the Tibetan spaniel is a dog with a strong health, on the contrary – with improper maintenance and care, malnutrition may cause damage to various diseases. With the right content, the life expectancy is 12-14 years old.

First of all, it should be noted that the dog is prone to frequent attacks of food allergies and the appearance of an allergic form dermatitis. But the musculoskeletal system deserves special attention apparatus – often tobby suffer from hip dysplasia joints and back pain when the spine is affected by the intervertebral hernia.

In addition, there is a high risk of developing and respiratory diseases. systems – shortness of breath often accompanies the dog with large physical loads. Also, tobby is often prone to cardiovascular diseases – an angina pectoris and a malfunction of the heart valves, so the dog’s nutrition should be balanced, and physical activity is sufficient.

Feeding

Feeding the Tibetan Spaniel should be based on the principles allergic food – dogs of this breed are very sensitive to poor-quality feed and products. First of all, from the diet it follows exclude fatty and fried, any smoked meats and pickles, sweets. Also prohibited are salt, potatoes, pasta products.

A sample spaniel ration is as follows:

1. Low-fat meats are the basis of a pet’s diet (2/3), this beef and veal, you can enter and poultry, but not chicken, but turkey poultry. Be sure to exclude pork – it is too oily and can cause indigestion.
2. Sea fish, but river fish is contraindicated. It costs pre-cut carcass, as the fish contains many small bones that can injure the esophagus.
3. Porridge – a small amount of oatmeal is allowed or barley, rarely give buckwheat. In this case, cereals are selected in individually and cooked in vegetable broth or water.
4. It is recommended to give fermented milk products – cottage cheese and kefir, adding calcium and honey to them, which serves as a source of vitamins and strengthens the immune system, but milk should be introduced into the diet carefully, since it is allergenic. It is necessary to choose a sour milk low fat.
5. It is mandatory to introduce a pet into the diet vitamin and mineral supplements.

It is recommended to feed the dog in small portions – its volume individually selected taking into account age and general condition, activity.

If the owner decides to feed ready-made production tobies diets, you should choose high-quality hypoallergenic food, intended for small breeds of dogs, considering age and pet activity. Regardless of the type of feeding, pet should receive enough water, clean, drinking.

Conditions of detention

Tibetan Spaniel gets along well in a small apartment or in a private house, but not in an aviary. Room or room, in which the dog is kept must be dry and good ventilated, without mold, with adequate lighting. Also dog sufficient jogging walks and games, physical activity that will positively affect mental and physical condition of the Tibetan spaniel.

Walking a tobby is desirable without a leash, giving him the opportunity show your activity and run enough. But such a walk it is worth practicing outside the city, in nature, where there are no others animals. On the street in the city should not let the dog off the leash – her protective features will instantly appear and show themselves Tibetan Spaniel.

Phototibetan Spaniel

Video Otibetan Spaniel

Puppy cost

Choosing a Tibetan Spaniel puppy, you should focus on for what purpose it is bought – will it just be home favorite or he will participate in exhibitions. On the price tag gender also affects, bitches will be more expensive than males, and by nature they are calmer, titular and regalia of parents, pedigree, etc.

When choosing a puppy, you should pay attention, first of all, to conditions for the bitch – is she kept in a dry room, with adequate lighting, ventilation, how balanced and its diet is diverse. The health of the offspring depends on this – the puppy should be active and agile, moderately curious and not shy, with shiny fur, developed in age and with vaccinations.

The cost of a Tibetan spaniel puppy on average ranges from 40,000 and up to 45,000 rubles. But since in the Russian open spaces there are few nurseries, then most likely you will have to purchase a pet for outside the country, for example, in Finland or in Estonia. Naturally, the price in this case will be higher. Not you should buy tobey from dubious breeders or from hand, as the puppy may be a half-breed or sick.

Tibetan Spaniel – despite his stubbornness, with proper upbringing and appropriate care will become a faithful friend, a courageous defender, an excellent companion and just a favorite for all family.