Tibetan Terrier

Coat

Solid: Grey (25) Black (35) Cream (45) Orange (65) Tan (105) Dusty (125) or Light grey (furfile).
Tan: Blue (115) and in the traditional or creeping pattern.
Markings may be brindled.
In dogs with the traditional pattern, tan on the legs may be restricted to just the toes/fingers (including or excluding the hands/feet) without fault.
Grizzle: Grey grizzle (regular).
Sable: Red sable is allowed.
Black shading may be faded to Grey (25) Blue (115)
Brindle: Cream (45) Red (55) Orange (65) Brown (95) Tan (105) with Black (35) striping, or Dusty (125) with striping.
Masking: All of the above may be masked with (small or standard mask).
White Markings: Any of above with or without White (15) in any amount including solid white all over.
Predominately white head, uneven amounts of white on the legs, and similar patterns accepted in this breed.
White fur around the muzzle may be stained with Cream (45) Ivory (Texture)
Ticking/Roaning: Accepted.

Eyes

Brown (60-69/50-59/90-99)

Nose

Black (35-39/244)

Faults

None

Disqualifications

None

Notes

The Tibetan Terrier (which is not a terrier at all, but more closely related to the Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Puli) was named so by less knowledgable explorers, and it stuck. The breed has been the herder and watchdog of Tibetan nomads for hundreds of years, following the caravans and taking care of themselves on their own in the harsh climate. They adapted to this style of living with a thick protective coat, hind legs enabling them to climb unusually well, large paws functioning like snowshoes and the ability care for themselves. The dogs were also kept by monks who saw them as holy and called them 'the little people'. The dogs were seen by western explorers in the 1800s but not exported until the 1900s.

The Tibetan Terrier should be compact, almost square, very agile and muscular. The head is of medium size with a powerful muzzle. The ears are set wide apart and V-shaped. The chest is well developed, the croup short. The back is strong and horizontal. The tail is of medium length and carried lightly curved over the back. The coat is long and fine, either straight or wavy. The undercoat is thick. The face should be covered with hair, with a bearded chin. The breed is famous for its ability to climb and jump.

Breed Files

Tibetan Terrier - Abnormality V2 — Abnormality V2
**Filename:** Tibetan Terrier
**Offset:** 2E7C
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Dalmatian
**Accepted:** September 29, 2011
**Notes:** Version 2 of the Abnormality file.

Tibetan Terrier - Abnormality V1 — Abnormality V1
**Filename:** Tibetan Terrier
**Offset:** 2E7C
**Base:** Dalmatian
**SCP:** Dalmatian
**Accepted:** August 17, 2006
**Notes:** May be unsuitable for obedience, has addball ears and tail, liplinez, file contains three texture variations (cali5, hair11, and ButterflyChaser's furfile for longhaired dogz), eyes visible in pups (partly visible in adults, but must be registered with both adult and puppy pictures).