Spaniel Tibetano

Health

It is common for the Tibetan Spaniel dog to have good health, proof of this is that its life expectancy is high. With good food, encouraging physical exercise and regular visits to the veterinarian, the pet has everything to live well without causing you major headaches. Pay attention only to diseases that are more common in small dogs, such as patellar luxation and progressive retinal atrophy, a degenerative eye disorder.

Curiosities

It is considered a rare breed and is usually difficult to find. Buddhist monks, known as lamas, are believed to have bred the puppies to sound the alarm if anyone approached the lamaseria. With the thick fur around their necks and their plumed tails, they were said to resemble small lions. In Buddhist symbology, lions represent Buddha's triumph over violence and aggression, so lion-like dogs were popular. Today's Tibetan Spaniel likely shares a common ancestry with the Pekingese.

Intelligence

The Tibetan Spaniel is quite intelligent and tends to learn quickly, however, it can be quite stubborn when it comes to obeying commands, due to its independent nature. Socializing him from an early age, and consistently, are excellent alternatives for the pet to present the expected results. Show how happy you are when he lives up to expectations, the pussy loves to make happy who he loves.

Temperament

The puppy is loving, confident and will rarely be aggressive. He doesn't like being oblivious to family activities and tends to bark a lot when he's bored. It is the type of dog that follows the customs of the family, therefore, its mood will be directly influenced by the residents of the house.

Lifetime

The friendly puppy lives, on average, between 12 and 15 years.