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14 Incredible Facts About Tibetan Terriers

Published: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

Has A Tibetan Terrier caught your attention? With their Shaggy and attractive coat, it's impossible not to stop and get interested in these dogs. Now that you want to know more about them, we've listed 14 incredible facts about Tibetan Terriers here.

#1 It’s not a terrier in fact

A Tibetan Terrier sitting on the couch
The Tibetan Terrier is not related to the true terriers. The terrier breeds come from dogs that were bred to hunt small vermin. The Tibetan Terrier was bred to be a companion animal, not a working dog.

#2 They are from Tibet

A black and white Tibetan Terrier lying on the carpe by the window
The Tibetan Terrier came from an area of Tibet known as the "Lost Valley".

#3 It’s fairly an old breed

A Tibetan Terrier sitting on the floor while giving a paw towards the hand of the woman in front of him
The Tibetan Terrier has existed for at least 2,000 years.

#4 They were labeled as “lucky dogs”

A black Tibetan Terrier standing on the yellow floor
It's believed, that if you want to bring good fortune to a friend or neighbor, gift a Tibetan Terrier!

#5 Look at their legs, can you recognize something

A Tibetan Terrier sitting on the floor with another dog sitting on the couch behind him
They look like real snowshoes! Tibetan Terriers are well to navigate the snowy mountains because of their unique attributes, snowshoe-like feet.

#6 Tibetan terrier adores being washed

A wet Tibetan Terrier sitting in the bathroom in between its two shampoo
but they need special care with their coat.

#7 They are also good yoga teachers A Tibetan Terrier lying on the carpet facing the glass window

#8 They are a true hardworking breed!

A Tibetan Terrier with a pony tail on top of its head while under the sun in the yard
They may have done some hard work, such as herding flocks and retrieving items that had fallen down the mountainsides. They also served as watchdogs.

#9 They can climb different altitude

A black Tibetan Terrier sitting on the stairway under the sun
These dogs are athletic and capable of climbing and jumping down from steep rock faces.

#10 The Tibetan terrier can also bring bad luck!

A Tibetan Terrier sitting on the bench behind the table with a binder on top
The Tibetan people believed that mistreating or selling a Tibetan Terrier can cause bad luck.

#11 They can look after children, for a reward of course two Tibetan Terrier staring at the baby sleeping on its bed

#12 They are very polite and mannerly A Tibetan Terrier wearing a large purple bow tie around its neck while sitting on the couch

#13 It’s a perfect toy for you!❤❤❤❤ A Tibetan Terrier fresh from a haircut while standing on top of the grooming table

#14 They will always need your attention

A Tibetan Terrier lying on the carpet with its squirrel stuffed toy
They love being with people and are adaptable to a variety of homes and lifestyles.
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