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Tibetan Spaniel

Coat

Solid: Black (35) Cream (45) Orange (65) Brown (95) Tan (105) Dusty (125)
All except Black (35) may have Black (35) Brown (95) tipping or shading on the upper body.
The tipping/shading can also be found on one, several or all of the following: head, neck, throat, upper legs, tail.
Tan: Black (35) with White (15) Cream (45) Orange (65) Tan (105) Ivory (Texture) in the traditional pattern or creeping pattern.
Grizzle: Grey grizzle (regular).
Masking: Any of the above colours may have Black (35) masking (any type of mask).
Urajiro: All of the above except solid black may have urajiro markings.
White Markings: Allowed on all the colours above in any amount, including solid White (15)
This breed may have an extra large chest patch that also includes the throat, without needing further markings.
Ticking/Roaning: Slight ticking allowed.

Eyes

Dark Brown (50-59/90-99)

Nose

Black (35-39/244)

Faults

None

Disqualifications

None

Notes

The Tibetan Spaniel is not a spaniel, but the Brits weren't sure what to call it when it first arrived in Britain, and the name stuck. This delightful little breed might be the ancestor of both the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso. It is not known for certain whether it was originally a Chinese or Yibetan breed, but it has has long been considered Yibetan.

Despite being popular when first exported to Europe, the interest for the Tibetan Spaniel was lost and it was often called a bad copy of the Pekingese. It was not until the late 1960s that the breed gained popularity again, and the interest for the Tibetan Spaniel is now growing all over the world.

The Tibetan Spaniel should be small in size, rectangular and confident but slightly reserved. The head is rather small, with little stop and short, well filled out muzzle. The eyes should be expressive. The ears are of medium size, hanging and well covered with hair. The neck is rather short, strong and covered in a thick ruff. The body should be rectangular, with a straight back and deep chest. Medium boning with straight frontlegs and powerful hind with moderate angulation. The tail is set high and carried proudly over the back. The coat should be silky with a thick undercoat, and shorter on the face and frontsides of the legs.

Breed Files

Tibetan Spaniel - Supernova

Supernova

Filename: Tibetan spaniel
Offset: E33E
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: February 15, 2009
Notes: Addballz ears and tail. Two ruff size variations and two muzzle lengths. 2nd gens have slightly fuzzier frontlegs.
Tibetan Spaniel - Unknown

Unknown

Filename: -
Offset: -
Base: -
SCP: -
Accepted: April 1, 2006
Notes: 2nd gens may have unconnected/unfuzzy feathering.
Tibetan Spaniel - Hurricane

Hurricane

Filename: Tibetan spaniel
Offset: E33E
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 17, 2004
Notes: Has an addballz tail.
Tibetan Spaniel - Aero

Aero

Filename: Tibetan Spaniel
Offset: -
Base: -
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: July 28, 2004
Notes: Comes in 30 colour variations.