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| Breed: Tibetian Spaniel |  |
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| Country of Origin | Tibet |
| Type of coat | Moderately long and silky in texture; shorter on face and fronts of legs; feathering on ears, backs of legs and tail. |
| Grooming | Regular brushing of his silky coat will keep it clean and free of mats. Extra care needs to be taken during seasonal shedding. Trim hair between pads of feet, trim nails, clean ears and teeth. Bathe only when necessary. |
| Average height | 10 inches |
| Average weight | 9 - 15 lbs. |
| Activity level | High, but not hyperactive. |
| Watchdog | High, aloof with strangers and will bark long enough to attract attention. |
| Protection | Low |
| Intelligence | High, as he is a smart independent thinker. Confuscious was a Tibetian Spaniel, I believe. |
| Trainability | Will require a creative trainer. Sometimes stubborn, he may be hard to housebreak. He will benefit from obedience training. Puppies need to be handled when young. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, good with children, he makes a splendid house pet. |
| Character | Intelligent, assertive |
| Ideal home environment | Does not make a good kennel dog. He is an indoor dog who will enjoy a fenced backyard. Care must be taken to have adequate fencing as he has been known to scale chain-link fences. |
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