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Do Tibetan Terriers shed?
Murphy would go on to purchase roughly ten Tibetan Terriers from the Lamleh Kennel in an effort to firmly establish an American line of Tibetan Terriers. By the 1960’s the Tibetan Terrier had become well established along the eastern seaboard. The dogs could be found in New York, Connecticut, and Virginia; and even as far west as California. In 1957, Alice Murphy formed the Tibetan Terrier Club of America (TTBCA) the first breed club in the United States. She served as president for the club from 1957 to 1974 and as a member of the board of directors until her death in 1976. Although remaining fairly unpopular at the time, it is because of Murphy’s efforts that the breed became well established in the United States. In 1973 the Tibetan Terrier was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and placed into the Non-Sporting Group.
Are Tibetan Terriers good apartment dogs?
Offspring of the ever-popular Poodle and lesser-known Tibetan Terrier, this designer dog has an incredibly unique coat. Intelligent and adaptable, they do well in a wide variety of settings. From country homes to big-city apartments and everywhere in-between, the Ttoodle is a flexible and mild-mannered pet that requires little more for its happiness than a constant source of love and affection.
Do Tibetan Terriers Cause Allergies?
The Tibetan Terrier is considered a medium-sized dog breed, and their wonderfully fluffy fur is ideal if you have allergies. Their double coat acts as a natural insulator, and despite their luxurious good looks, they’re built for outdoor adventures. A full-grown Tibetan Terrier will need a lot of grooming, but they rarely shed and don’t produce a lot of dander.
How to prevent allergies
Groom your Tibetan Terrier
Among hypoallergenic dog breeds, Tibetan terriers rank high. Their long coat sheds very little compared to other breeds almost once a year and although they still require regular grooming, they are fairly low maintenance otherwise.
Cleaning
As with all dog breeds, special attention should be paid to the eyes, ears, and teeth of the breed. Regularly check these areas to ensure they are clean and free of infection and injury. Although the Tibetan Terrier breed does require a significant amount of work to keep it beautiful and healthy, if properly groomed, you will find that the breed is stunningly attractive and a light shedder, making it an ideal companion for allergy sufferers.
Coat
In Tibet, all members of the family worked to maintain and protect the family and its property; this was also true of the Tibetan Terrier. The breed would herd the village’s livestock, be a companion, and in the summers their coats would be shorn and mixed with sheep wool to create clothing worn by the families of their village. The Tibetan Terrier was therefore a valuable and contributing member of society in these small Tibetan villages. The breed is also known to be sure-footed, an extremely useful skill in the treacherous and rocky mountain terrain of Tibet. So developed is their footing, that a Tibetan Terrier can run along the backs of sheep while in deep and narrow ravines, a trait unique and particular to this breed. The Tibetan Terrier could easily herd the village sheep through the difficult and challenging landscape of the Himalayas. Their reputation and skill as a guide was so respected that visitors to the inaccessible Lost Valley would often be given a Tibetan Terrier as a gift to accompany them as luck bringer and companion, ensuring a safe journey home through the mountainous regions of Tibet.