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Tibetan terrier

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Tibetan terrier, breed of medium-sized dog originating in Tibet probably several thousand years ago. It stands from 14 to 16 in. (35.6–40.6 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 15 to 30 lb (6.8–13.6 kg). Its double coat consists of a soft, woolly underlayer and a profuse, finely textured, straight topcoat with hair falling over the eyes and forming a beard on the lower jaw. It may be solid white, cream, gray, smoke, black, or gold in color, or any of these in parti-color or tricolor patterns. Introduced into the United States in 1956, the Tibetan terrier is exhibited in the miscellaneous class at dog shows sanctioned by the American Kennel Club. See dog dog, carnivorous, domesticated wolf (Canis lupus familiaris) of the family Canidae, to which the jackal and fox also belong. The family Canidae is sometimes referred to as the dog family, and its characteristics, e.g.
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Among those taking part this year are TV presenter Phillipa Tomson with her Tibetan Terrier BG, as well as a pair of police dogs.
100 dogs to have their day by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Philippa, who writes a column for Gazette sister paper, the Sunday Sun, is joined on some of her training runs by BG, her Tibetan Terrier, and wants to see thousands run the 10K.
IT'S GREAT PRACTICE! Presenter's in training for Run with Tees 10K by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
Of the Tibetan breeds, the Lhasa Apso, the Tibetan terrier, is more a product of evolution rather than human influence.
The Evolution of the Lhasa Apso's Body by John P. Jackson / Pets and Animals community
 
 
 
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