Tibetan Spaniel

Origin

China

Attractive to:

Anyone looking for a small, intelligent an assertive companion.

Not the best for:

Someone who is going to be out of the house a lot. As companion dogs, the Tibetan Spaniel needs regular contact with humans.

Aliases:

Tibbie, Little Lion Dog

Cross between:

None

Size:

Tiny-Small
Similar size and weight to your average cat.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

Jacket and skinny trousers
Any feathering can get knotty. Some coats self-clean by depositing mud all over the kitchen floor.

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

14 years

Good first dog?:

Yes