Tibetan Spaniel Black And Brown

Often there are white markings on the feet.

Tibetan spaniel black and brown. The tibetan spaniel is often mistaken for the pekingese the differences being that the tibetan spaniel has a less profuse coat slightly longer face and does not have the extra skin around the eyes. Size their height ranges between 9 to 10 inches. By akc breed standard this breed grows to about 10 in 25 cm at the shoulder and the weight is 9 15 lb 4 1 6 8 kg. The body is somewhat longer than tall.

The coat is silky in texture and comes in many shades including gold cream fawn red white black and black and tan any colour or blend of colours are allowed. The tail of the tibetan spaniel is plumed and curls over his back. One of this breed s most distinctive features is a thick mane around its neck that has earned it the nickname the little lion. The frisky and curious tibetan spaniel was bred ages ago for sentinel work on.

The tibetan spaniels only left the monasteries as treasured gifts to esteemed and honored friends or royal houses. The tibetan spaniel has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years. Colours that are seen are red fawn gold white cream black and tan and parti. Tibetan spaniel dogs typically stand about ten inches at the withers and can weigh anywhere from nine to fifteen pounds.

Tibetan spaniels come in all colours and be solid shaded and multi coloured. The oval eyes are expressive and dark brown in colour the nose is black. The slightly domed head is small in proportion to the body. Weight they are usually a small dog weighing between 9 and 15 pounds.

Considered to be one of the oldest breeds they were used as a watchdog as well as for keeping their owner warm in extreme cold. They were owned and bred by buddhist monks and were never sold. Tibetan spaniels originated in the himalayan mountains of tibet over 2000 years ago. The blunt muzzle is medium length without any wrinkles and with a slight but defined stop.