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- the tibetan spitz club associations, short-termed TSCA is the source of all guidelines to this breed. these are in play
ce to avoid those mixing with other breeds from passing their dogs off as a tibetan spitz. this breed was founded in
1990 and is fairly new to the show and sporting world having just been recognized in 2007. the breed was created
through crossing tibetan mastiffs with akitas and standard american eskimo dogs. these crossings were used to per
fect a smaller yet stronger working dog that would excel in most hunting and guarding of livestock.
the combined traits that were sought from these three breeds created a social and eager to please breed that also
tended to be wary of strangers and protective. their temperament created a versatile dog that most hunters enjoy
ed using when it came to tracking down prey. these dogs were bred for any climate due to their thick double
coats and shorter fur.
Breed Standard
- General Appearance
medium sized, alert, and powerful. broad head with almond-shaped eyes. the signature curled tail. large
erect ears and agile well compacted dog breed with medium length fur.
Head
the expression is alert and intelligent. almond-like eyes and a thick head. free of wrinkles. scissor bite
and triangular erect ears. black and tight eye rims.
Neck and Body
thick and muscular medium length neck. pronounced crest at the base of the skull. body longer than
high. underline with a good but not pronounced tuck. thick somewhat broad chest. ribs well sprung.
level topline. pliant but not loose skin.
Tail
large and full, set high over the back and curled. when alert it will be carried over the back. at rest the
tail may drop. feathering is medium and not extremely long and tail should always dip over or on the
back.
Forequarters and Hindquarters
the shoulder is strong and broad with some layback. both should be well angulated. moderate stifle bend
and paws should be well knuckled and cat-like. feathering between toes is common. single front dew
claws, rears should be removed. both front and rear should be generally muscular and well angled.
Coat
dogs generally carry more coat than females. double coated. undercoat should be thick and soft. thick and
coarse guard hairs. heavily feathered tails and short feathered ears. back and front legs should be some
hat feathered and tamper off near the foot. coat should be slick and smooth, frizzy coats are a disqualifi
cation.
Color
variety. blacks, reds, livers, blues, and lilacs. white patterns and spotting to include roan. merle and twe
ed. sables, tan points, brindle, and agoutis. colors not found in this breed are graying and silvering of coats.
Gait
trot like and well balanced. no friction. the back reminds level and dog should be light-footed and agile. re
arblegs should move in line with the front legs.
Size
males range from 23-29 inches while females range from 19-25 inches. weight fluctuates from 40-90lbs
between both sexes.
Temperament
this breed is alert, intelligent and generally friendly to their family. aloof with strangers and protective. any
signs of shyness is a disqualification in the ring. possibly intolerant of the same sex. should be eager to pl
ease but also ready to guard its property when needed and independent.
Disqualifications
drop or broken ears, blue eyes outside of the merle pattern. uncurled tails. shy or timidness.
temperament generator โข genetics help
Handling
1.) Easy
2.) Easy-Moderate
3.) Moderate
4.) Challenging
5.) Highly Challenging
Activity Level
1.) Sedentary
2.) Slightly active
3.) Moderately active
4.) Active
5.) Highly-active
Levels of Drive
For food, prey, and/or sociability drives.
1.) Weak
2.) Slight
3.) Fair
4.) Moderate
5.) High
6.) Very high
7.) Extremely high