Tibetan Spaniel — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Tibetan Spaniel — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Tibet (China); patronage is held by Great Britain.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Under FCI the breed sits in Group 9, the Companion and Toy Dogs division, within Section 5 for Tibetan breeds, and is shown without working trial; its function is Companion Dog.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height is about 10 inches (roughly 25.4 cm); weight runs 9–15 lb, with an FCI ideal of 4.1–6.8 kg.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a silky double coat that lies fairly flat and is moderate in length on the body, smooth on the face and front of the legs, with a neck mane plus feathering on the ears, tail and buttocks; the undercoat is fine and dense.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Every colour and colour mixture is allowed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is gay and assertive, highly intelligent and aloof with strangers; FCI adds alert, loyal yet independent.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any deviation from the standard is treated as a fault, weighted by how serious it is.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: aggressive or overly shy dogs, and any dog showing a clear physical or behavioural abnormality.