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    Tibetan Spaniels

    Known as Tibbies, this breed originates from the high mountain regions of the Himilayas, where they were originally bred by monks
    Lifespan
    13-14 years
    Breed group
    Utility
    Weight
    Male: 4-8kg
    Female: 4-8kg
    Height
    Male: 25-26cm
    Female: 25-26cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Tibbie, Little Lion Dog, Simkhyi
    Breed Size
    Small
    Breed Type
    Utility
    Health tests available
    BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme, BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, DNA test - PLL, DNA test - NCL, DNA test - PRA3, DNA test - PRA (rcd4), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA3)
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Low
    Easy to train
    Medium
    Shedding
    Medium
    Grooming
    needs
    Medium
    Good with
    Children
    Requires supervision
    Health of breed
    Medium
    Cost to keep
    Low
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Calm

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