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Tibetan Terrier
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.
The Tibetan Terrier originated in Tibet and were bred to herd animals as well as guard the home or territory from unwanted visitors. These dogs are thought to be a lucky breed because they were originally bred by monks! Today they are used primarily for companion purposes. The Tibetan Terrier is a breed that needs [...]
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Tibetan Spaniel
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.
The Tibetan Spaniel originated in Tibet and was bred purely for companionship to people. They are thought to be a mixture of the Japanese chin, Pug and Pekingese which gives them their pushed in face, coiled tail and compact body. This breed is a loyal, outgoing and devoted dog that needs a large amount of [...]
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Tibetan Mastiff
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.
Tibetan Mastiff dogs belong to an ancient stock, they may have been in existence as early as the stone or bronze age. Also known as Do-Khyi, the Tibetan Mastiff is believed to be the originator of the majority of Molossus and Mastiffs throughout the world. The breed began to disappear in Tibet during the 19th [...]
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Toy Fox Terrier
Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.
The Toy Fox Terrier originated in the United States and was bred to be a ratter and to hunt small vermin. Their ancestor is the Smooth Fox Terrier but these dogs were bred to be much smaller which was done by mixing in the Italian Greyhound, English Toy Terrier and the Chihuahua. Today these dogs [...]