Hip Dysplasia is a condition in which the femur doesn’t fit snugly into the pelvic socket of the hip joint. Screening for hip dysplasia can be done by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program . Progressive Retinal Atrophy is a degenerative eye disorder eventually causes blindness from the loss of photoreceptors at the back of the eye. PRA is detectable years before the dog shows any signs of blindness.
Their shaggy coat is attractive but requires frequent grooming. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he’s sleeping or eating or to try to take the dog’s food away. True to their heritage, they make wonderful watchdogs and will bark an alert if they see or hear anything suspicious. They don’t like to be left alone for long periods, preferring the company of the people they love. Tibetan Terriers are known for adaptability and a sense of humor. The Tibetan Terrier might have remained an obscure breed if not for a grateful Tibetan man who gave a Tibetan Terrier to Dr. Agnes R. H. Greig, who had saved his wife’s life.
They should live indoors with their people, not stuck out in a backyard or kennel. A breed standard was created by the Kennel Club of India in 1930, and the Tibetan Terrier was officially recognized by England’s Kennel Club in 1937. The first Tibetan Terrier imported into the United States, Gremlin Cortina, arrived in 1956. And Alice Murphy, she was so beloved by them that she inspired Alice Murphy to establish her own kennel, Lamleh of Kalai.
Some breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping, and other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. Consider whether you have the time and patience for a dog who needs a lot of grooming, or the money to pay someone else to do it. Tibetan Terriers love kids and can match their energy levels all day long, but they’re a little rambunctious for households with children under the age of 6 years.
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