Tibetan Terrier Breed Standard
Non-Sporting Group

The Tibetan Terrier evolved over many centuries, surviving in Tibet's extreme climate and difficult terrain. The breed developed a protective double coat, compact size, unique foot construction, and great agility. The Tibetan Terrier served as a steadfast, devoted companion in all of his owner's endeavors.

General Appearance
The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized dog, profusely coated, of powerful build, and square in proportion. A fall of hair covers the eyes and foreface. The well-feathered tail curls up and falls forward over the back. The feet are large, flat, and round in shape producing a snowshoe effect that provides traction. The Tibetan Terrier is well balanced and capable of both strong and efficient movement. The Tibetan Terrier is shown as naturally as possible.

Head

Skull--Medium length neither broad nor coarse. The length from the eye to the tip of the nose is equal to the length from eye to the occiput. The skull narrows slightly from ear to eye. It is not domed but not absolutely flat between the ears. The head is well furnished with long hair, falling forward over the eyes and foreface. The cheekbones are curved but not so overdeveloped as to bulge. Muzzle--The lower jaw has a small amount of beard. Stop--There is marked stop but not exaggerated. Nose--Black. Teeth--White, strong and evenly placed. There is a distinct curve in the jaws between the canines. A tight scissors bite, a tight reverse scissors bite or a level bite are equally acceptable. A slightly undershot bite is acceptable.

Eyes-- Large, set fairly wide apart, dark brown and may appear black in color, neither prominent nor sunken. Eye rims are dark in color. Ears--Pendant, falling not too close to the head, heavily feathered with a "V" shaped leather proportionate to the head.

Faults--Weak pointed muzzle. Any color other than a black nose. Overshot bite or a very undershot bite or a wry mouth. Long narrow head. Lack of fall over the eyes and foreface.

Neck and Body
Neck-- Length proportionate to the body and head. Body--Compact, square and strong, capable of both speed and endurance. Topline--The back is level in motion. Chest--Heavily furnished. The brisket extends downward to the top of the elbow in the mature Tibetan Terrier. Ribs--The body is well ribbed up and never cloddy or coarse. The rib cage is not too wide across the chest and narrows slightly to permit the forelegs to work free at the sides. Loin--Slightly arched. Tail--Medium length, heavily furnished, set on fairly high and falls forward over the back, may curl to either side. There may be a kink near the tip.

Forequarters
Shoulders--Sloping, well muscled and well laid back. Legs--Straight and strong when viewed from the front. Heavily furnished. The vertical distance from the withers to the elbow equals the distance from the elbows to the ground. Feet--The feet of the Tibetan Terrier are unique in form among dogs. They are large, flat, and round in shape producing a snowshoe effect that provides traction. The pads are thick and strong. They are heavily furnished with hair between the toes and pads. Hair between the toes and pads may be trimmed level with the underside of the pads for health reasons. The dog should stand well down on its pads. Dewclaws--May be removed.

Hindquarters
Legs--Well furnished, with well bent stifles and the hind legs are slightly longer than the forelegs. Thighs--Relatively broad and well muscled. Hocks--Low set and turn neither in nor out. Feet--Same as forefeet. Dewclaws May be removed.

Coat
Double coat. Undercoat is soft and woolly. Outer coat is profuse and fine but never silky or woolly. May be wavy or straight. Coat is long but should not hang to the ground. When standing on a hard surface an area of light should be seen under the dog. The coat of puppies is shorter, single and often has a softer texture than that of adults. A natural part is often present over the neck and back. Fault--Lack of double coat in adults. Sculpturing, scissoring, stripping or shaving are totally contrary to breed type and are serious faults.

Color
Any color or combination of colors including white are acceptable to the breed. There are no preferred colors or combinations of colors.

Gait
The Tibetan Terrier has a free, effortless stride with good reach in front and flexibility in the rear allowing full extension. When gaiting the hind legs should go neither inside nor outside the front legs but should move on the same track approaching single tracking when the dog is moved at a fast trot. The dog with the correct foot and leg construction moves with elasticity and drive indicating that the dog is capable of great agility as well as endurance.

Size
Average weight is 20 to 24 pounds, but the weight range may be 18 to 30 pounds. Proportion of weight to height is far more important than specific weight and should reflect a well-balanced square dog. The average height in dogs is 15 to 16 inches, bitches slightly smaller. The length, measured from the point of shoulder to the root of tail, is equal to the height measured from the highest point of the withers to the ground. Faults--Any height above 17 inches or below 14 inches.

Temperament
The Tibetan Terrier is highly intelligent, sensitive, loyal, devoted and affectionate. The breed may be cautious or reserved. Fault--Extreme shyness.

Approved March 10, 1987

Tibetan Terrier(西藏梗) 西藏梗已经培育了几个世纪，在西藏极度恶劣的气候和复杂的地形条件下生存。这个品种具有发达的，具有保护功能的双层被毛，紧凑的尺寸，独特的足部结构，非常敏捷。西藏梗在所有的拥有者的努力下，成为一种坚定，投入的伴侣犬。

[简介] 西藏梗拥有中等体型，丰富的被毛，有力的结构和正方形比例。丰满的毛发遮盖住眼睛和脸部。拥有丰富的羽状饰毛的尾巴卷曲着，向前落在背部。足爪大、平坦、圆形，行走时，产生一种雪靴的效果。西藏梗的结构平稳，动作既强健，又有效。而且，西藏梗应该尽可能显得自然。

[头部] 脑袋：中等长度，既不宽，也不粗劣。从眼睛到鼻尖的距离与从眼睛到后枕骨的距离大致相等。脑袋从耳朵到眼睛处略窄。耳朵之间不很圆拱，但也不是绝对的平坦。头部的毛发丰富，向前下垂，遮住眼睛和脸部。颧骨弯曲，但不过分发达，以至于突出。口吻：下颌有少量胡须。止部：有清晰的止部，但不夸张。鼻镜：黑色。牙齿：白色，结实而整齐。下颚上，犬齿间的牙齿明显弯曲。紧密的剪状咬和、紧密的反向剪状咬和及钳状咬和同样可以接受，轻微的下颚突出式咬和也可以接受。眼睛：大，距离相当宽，颜色为深褐色或黑色。既不突出，也不凹陷。眼圈颜色深。耳朵：下垂，垂落但不太贴近头部。有大量的羽状饰毛，耳廓呈“V”字形，与脑袋比例恰当。缺陷：虚弱而尖的口吻。鼻镜颜色为黑色以外的任何颜色。上颚突出式咬和、夸张的下颚突出式咬和或歪嘴。长而窄的头部。缺乏丰满的、垂落在眼睛和脸部前面的毛发。

[颈部和身躯] 颈部：长度与身躯及头部的比例恰当。身躯：紧凑，正方形，且结实。速度和耐力都非常好。背线：运动时，背部水平。胸部：沉重的饰毛，成熟西藏梗的胸部能延伸到肘部。肋骨：肋骨支撑良好，决不显得土气或粗劣。胸腔不能太宽，略窄，允许前肢在两侧自由运动。腰部：略微圆拱。尾巴：中等长度，有大量羽状饰毛，位置相当高，向前翻卷在后背，可能卷向任何一侧。在靠近末端处可能纠结。

[前躯] 肩胛：倾斜，肌肉发达，且向后倾斜。前肢：从前面观察，显得直而结实。沉重的饰毛。从马肩隆到肘部的垂直距离与从肘部到地面的距离相等。足爪：西藏梗的足爪在所有狗中是独一无二的。足爪大、平坦、圆形，行走时，产生一种雪靴的效果。脚垫厚而结实，脚趾和脚垫间有大量毛发。为了保证足爪的健康，脚趾和脚垫间的毛发，需要齐脚底剪平。脚垫能很好的支撑起身躯。狼爪：可以切除。

[后躯] 后腿：有大量饰毛，膝关节适度弯曲，且后腿比前腿略长。大腿：相当宽，且肌肉发达。飞节：位置低，既不向内弯，也不向外翻。足爪：与前肢相同。狼爪：可以切除。

[被毛] 双层被毛。底毛柔软，羊毛质。外层皮毛丰富而细腻，但决不是丝质或羊毛质。可以是波浪状或笔直的。被毛长，但决不能拖到地面。当他站立在坚硬的地面上，而且光线充足时，可以看到他的下腹部。幼犬的被毛短，单层，通常，质地要比成年犬的被毛软。在颈部和背部通常会出现自然的分界线。缺陷：成年犬缺乏双层被毛。雕琢、修剪、剥除或刨除被毛，背离了该品种的基本要求，属于严重缺陷。

[颜色] 任何颜色和颜色组合，包括白色都可以接受。没有哪种颜色或颜色组合是首选的。

[步态] 西藏梗的步伐舒展，轻松，前躯伸展充分，而后躯驱动富有弹性。行走时，后肢既不向内，也不向外，与前肢足迹在同一直线上，快速小跑时，趋向于单一轨迹。当足爪和腿部结构正确时，动作显得驱动有力，且有弹性，显示出非常敏捷，且有强大的耐力。

[体型] 平均体重为20~24磅，但允许的体重范围是18~30磅。体重与肩高的比例要比单纯的体重更为重要，他应该是一个比例匀称的正方形狗。雄性的平均肩高为15~16英寸，雌性略小一些。体长（从肩关节到尾根处的距离）与肩高相等。缺陷：高于17英寸或低于14英寸。

[气质] 西藏梗非常聪明、敏感、忠诚、投入而挚爱。这个品种可能显得谨慎而有所保留。缺陷：过分羞怯。

标准通过日期：1987年3月10日

原作： 酋长

来源： 转译自AKC

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