| Breed: | Tibetan Spaniel |
| Group: | Group 1 (Toys) |
| Place of origin: | Tibet |
| Original function: | Watch dogs |
| Availability: | Difficult |
| Average life span: | 14-15 years |
| Age of maturity: | 12-18 months (variable) |
| Height: | Ideally 10” |
| Weight: | 9 - 15lb |
| Is the breed a natural guard dog? | If provoked |
| Attitude to strangers: | Suspicious |
| Coat type: | Double, with silky top coat. Legs, tail and ears must be feathered |
| Colour(s): | All colours and mixtures. Gold and silver sable most popular |
| Does coat mat? | No |
| Does coat need professional grooming? | No |
| Special trimming for show ring? | Not at all |
| Maintenance of coat: | Wash and wear |
| Exercise: | Should at least have free running |
| Food: | Equivalent of 3/4 can per day, plus biscuit (puppy meal) |
| East of training: | Easy. Can be self willed. |
| Good family dog: | Yes |
| With other people’s children: | Must be respected |
| With dogs: | Excellent with own breed |
| With cats: | No great problems. Really good with own cats |
| Live in peace with other pets? | With care |
| Town or country? | Equally at home |
| Adapt to a flat? | With regular exercise |
| Will they live in a kennel if necessary? | No - dislike it profoundly |
| Does the breed suffer from cold, heat or wet? | Can cope in all weather |
| Special considerations: | Must have dog-proof garden. Always keep on lead when in traffic - most inquisitive |
| Character sketch: | Happy, alert and active - loyal but independent |
