Affectionate
Energetic
Reserved
Intelligent
Amiable
Gentle
Sensitive

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Sturdy
Amiable
Instinctual
Charming

Tibetan Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Poovaneses aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Tibet

United States

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American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ancient times

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Pied
Gray
Brindle

Pied
Fawn
White
Cream
Brown
Gray
Black

Tibetan Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Poovaneses have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Curly

A Tibetan Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Poovanese can have a litter of 1-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Tibetan Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Poovaneses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Tibetan Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Poovanese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Tibetan Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Poovaneses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Tibetan Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Poovaneses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Fetch, Play keep away, Walk, Dog Parks

Playdate, Run, Camping, Play keep away, Walk, Nap

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Tibetan Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poovanese, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Tibetan Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Poovaneses usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Tibetan Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Poovaneses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Ideally, Tibetan Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Poovanese should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Tibetan Terrier feed 2.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 15-45 pound (7 - 20 kg) Poovanese feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

Tibetan Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Poovaneses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Tibetan Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Poovaneses make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Tibetan Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Poovaneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Tibetan Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Poovaneses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Tibetan Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Poovaneses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Tibetan Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Poovaneses are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Tibetan Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Poovanese is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.