Articles — Tibetan Spaniel

Tibetan Spaniel Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1983 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Small Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Also known as Tibbies, the Tibetan Spaniel is a small, assertive, and smart breed originating over 2,500 years ago in the Himalayan mountains of Tibet. They share ancestry with the Japanese Chin, Pekingese, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terrier Shih Tzu, and the Pug. The Tibetan Spaniel has an incredibly long history. Bred in Tibetan Buddhist lamaseries to be companions and alarm dogs, they were popular gifts to foreign dignitaries. Today the little...