Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terrier

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Tibetan Terrier Quick Facts:

Build Small/Meduim Size
Medium Difficulty to Train

Grooming Low/Medium

Maintenance Low/Medium

Shedding Low

Regular Walks Needed

Medium Energy Level

Makes an Effective Watch Dog

Good with Children older children

Tibetan Terrier History

The Tibetan Terrier was breed in Tibet where it lived in monasteries and was believed to be good luck by the monks. He is not related to the terrier breed and makes a good companion dog. First registered with the AKC in 1973.

Tibetan Terrier Temperament

He makes a great companion dog because he is so loyal and friendly. He does have a good amount of energy but is sensible. He loves to climb and play outside.

Not a good pet for families with small children.

Tibetan Terrier Grooming

They require less and less maintenance as they grow older. Older dogs require very little grooming.

Tibetan Terrier Appearance

He is a small to medium size dog and normally weighs between 19-30 pounds and stands about 14-17 inches in height.

Tibetan Terrier Health Problems and Life Expectancy

This breed will normally live about 12-15 years. There are a few known health problems including cataracts and thyroid problems.

Toy Fox Terrier

Toy Fox Terrier

Toy Fox Terrier Quick Facts:
Large Smalll

Medium Difficulty to Train
Grooming Low
Maintenance Medium
Shedding Medium
Occasional Walks Needed
Medium Energy Level
Makes an Effective Watch Dog
Good with Children older children

The Toy Fox Terrier originated from England, he is a descendant of the Smooth Fox Terrier. The breed was registered with the AKC in 2001.

This breed is not the best for families with younger children. He needs gentle older children that will not pull his tail or scream in his ear.

This breed normally lives 12-15 years and are known to have heart problems, thyroid problems and seizures.

The Toy Fox Terrier lives up to it's name with a height of 9-11 inches and a weight of 4 to 7 pounds. They are a very spirited and playful breed and can be a handful. His intelligence makes him very easy to train.

The Toy Fox Terrier loves being around humans and being handled a lot, emotionally they are high maintenance.

Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier is a small dog that can be good with children if the children are older and gentle. Not good with yound children. They are very low maintenance, but they do require daily walks. Low shedding, but good grooming needed. They have a high energy level and make and excellent watchdog.

They usually live about 12-15 years. They can range in weight from 15 to 25 pounds and in height from 14 to 17 inches.

Because they do not shed much, they are excellent for owners with allergies.

Originally from England, this breed came to America in the 1885's.

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terriers or Yorkies as they are called are a good breed to have around older children that can handle them with care. They are excellent pets and require very low maintenance. They make an excellent watch dog because they have a very high energy level. Their grooming and maintenance is very low. They do need to be walked occasionally.

They first came to this country in the 1870's from Great Britain and were known as scotch terriers. Their life expectancy is about 12 to 15 years. They are very petite in size and therefore need to be protected from any dangers. They usually only weigh about five to seven pounds and have an average height of 7-8 inches.