Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceTibetan Terrier at a glance
- Origin
- Tibet, China
- Appeared
- 1000 to 1937 (likely)
- Family
- Asian Toy
- Type
- Companion
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 209
The name. European travellers called it a terrier for its looks; Tibetan Tsang Apso means "shaggy dog from Tsang".
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Same family: Asian Toy
Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Lo-sze
Same time, same continent
Afghan Hound, Japanese Chin, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Samoyed
Close by DNAGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Lhasa Apso17.3 Mb
- Pekingese16.6 Mb
- Tibetan Spaniel16.0 Mb
- Shih Tzu14.7 Mb
- Pug13.7 Mb
- Wire Fox Terrier13.0 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace in time
The Tibetan Terrier appears 1000 to 1937 (likely), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Tibetan Terrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
