• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Tibetan Spaniels: This ancient small breed of dog has a small domed head and blunt muzzle with a black nose. The neck is covered in a mane of hair and its feathered ears hang down either side of the head to the cheeks
  • The breed of Tibetan Spaniels are not true Spaniels. The name may have been given due to their resemblance to the European bred lapdog versions of the hunting Spaniels, such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
  • Tibetan Spaniels share their ancestry with Pekingese, Shih Tzu and Pugs
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Tibetan Spaniels range from 10 - 15 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 9 - 12 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Tibetan Spaniels and Nicknames: the Tibet or Tibetian
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Tibetan Spaniels: The coat is normally silky and long and comes in a range of colors
• Fact 7 - Life of Tibetan Spaniels: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 16 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Tibetan Spaniels is the Non sporting dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Tibetan Spaniels as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Tibetan Spaniels suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Tibetan Spaniels are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
  • - Eye problems
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
• Fact 12 - Breeding Tibetan Spaniels for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 13 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 14 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Tibetan Spaniels

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