Breed:	Tibetan Spaniel
Country of Origin:	Tibet
AKC Group:	Non-sporting
Function:	Watch dog
Life Span:	The Tibetan Spaniel is slow to mature and lives a long time - about 12-15 years.
Appearance:	Small
Color:	Gold, cream, fawn, red, white, black and black & tan. They may be solid, multi-colored or shaded. This breed should have hare-feet.
Coat Type:	Medium
Grooming:	Once a year their coat comes out in clumps. Regular brushing is needed.
Height:	10 inches
Weight:	9-15 pounds
Activity Level:	High
Watch Dog:	Yes
Protection:	No
Intelligence:	High
Trainability:	Medium
Good With Children:	Yes
Good With Pets:	Ok
Good With Strangers:	Aloof
Character:	Happy
Home Environment:	Apartment ok
Best Owner:	Loving
Potential Problems:
Behavior:
Physical:	They are not prone to any major health problems, but they may overheat or have respiratory problems because of their short faces.
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