Tibetan Terrier Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is the general appearance of the breed?
Sturdy, medium sized, long haired, generally square outline. Balanced, without exaggeration.
What are the key characteristics of this breed?
Lively, good natured, loyal companion dog with many engaging ways.
Describe the temperament of the breed.
Outgoing, alert, intelligent and game; neither fierce nor pugnacious. Sparing of affection to strangers.
What is the skull shape of the breed?
Skull of medium length, neither broad nor coarse, narrowing slightly from ear to eye, neither domed nor absolutely flat between ears.
What is the feature of the zygomatic arch?
Curved, but not overdeveloped so as to bulge.
What describes the muzzle of the breed?
Strong; well developed lower jaw.
What is the relation between the length from eye to tip of nose and from eye to occiput?
Length from eye to tip of nose equal to length from eye to occiput.
What is the color of the nose?
Black.
How is the head furnished?
Well furnished with long hair, falling forward but not affecting the dog’s ability to see.
What is the expression of the breed’s head?
Giving a resolute expression.
What are the characteristics of the eyes?
Large, round, dark brown, neither prominent nor sunken; set fairly wide apart.
What is the color of the eye rims?
Black.
Describe the ears of the breed.
Pendant, carried not too close to head; V-shaped, not too large, set fairly high on the side of the skull, heavily feathered.
What type of bite does the breed have?
Scissor or reverse scissor bite.
How are the incisors positioned?
Set in a slight curve, evenly spaced and set perpendicular to jaw.
What is desirable regarding dentition?
Full dentition desirable.
Describe the neck of the breed.
Strong, muscular, medium length, allowing head to be carried above level of back.
What is the structure of the forequarters?
Heavily furnished; shoulders well laid, with good length and slope of upper arm.
What describes the legs of the breed?
Straight and parallel; pasterns slightly sloping.
Describe the body of the breed.
Well muscled, compact and powerful; length from point of shoulder to root of tail equal to height at withers.
What is the rib structure of the breed?
Fair spring of rib with depth of brisket to elbow; ribbed well back.
What describes the topline and loin?
Top line level, loin short, slightly arched; croup level.
What are the features of the hindquarters?
Heavily furnished, well muscled; well bent stifles and low set hocks.
Describe the feet of the breed.
Large, round, heavily furnished with hair between toes and pads; standing well down on pads; no arch in feet.
