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Beskrivelse af den Tibetanske spaniel
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Den Tibetanske Spaniel, også kaldet tempelhund,er i flere tusinde år blevet opdrættet i de tibetanske templer og paladser, hvor den havde flere funktioner: Dagen kunne den tilbringe delvis i ærmet i munkens kutte, hvor den var en nyttig varmekilde, dels kunne den opholde sig på klostermurene, hvor den holdt udkig efter det derude i horisonten (de ser godt – og langt), så de kunne varsle munkene og de store mastiffer, hvis nogen nærmede sig. Også i dag elsker de at opholde sig højt. Tibberne blev også brugt som ”varmedunk” i sengen. Nærkontakt med mennesker dag og nat gjorde det nødvendigt, at hundene havde et overordentligt kærligt og venligt væsen, hvilket de stadig har. En Tibber vil helst være nær sit/sine mennesker hele døgnet, det er en ideel lille hjerteven, lærenem, hengiven, kærlig og altid i godt humør. Dens fantastiske tolerence gør den til en ideel familiehund, der er nem at sætte sammen med næsten alle mennesker og dyr, bare de tager tilbørlig hensyn til, at det ER en lille hund – af kongelig byrd (næsten). Da det er en selvsikker hund, har den normalt ikke problemer med at være alene hjemme. Omvendt forventer den at blive betragtet som et fuldgyldigt familiemedlem. - Den har en næsten kongelig værdighed, som den må få lov at beholde, for at være en helt rigtig Tibetansk Spaniel! Værdifuld har den altid været, som sagt er det en meget gammel race og den er ikke ændret væsentlig, - heldigvis, for det betyder, at det er en sund og robust lille hund, både fysisk og psykisk.
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Helhedsindtryk: Lille, aktiv og vågen. Dens skikkelse er smukt harmonisk, med en kropslængde, som er en smule større end skulderhøjden. Temperament: Munter og selvbevidst, særdeles intelligent. Tilbageholdende over for fremmede. Vågen og hengiven, men selvstændig. Hoved: Lille i forhold til kroppen og stolt båret. Hos hanner er det maskulint, men aldrig groft. Skallen er let hvælvet, af moderat bredde og længde. Stoppet et let, men tydeligt. Næsepartiet er middellangt, brat afskåret og fyldigt, uden rynker. Hagen er ret dyb og bred. Sort næse foretrækkes. Bid: Let underbid. Tænderne er regelmæssigt placeret, og underkæben har god bredde mellem hjørnetænderne. Fuldt tandsæt er ønskeligt. Hverken tænder eller tunge må ikke kunne ses, når munden er lukket. Øjne: Mørkebrune, ovale, klare og udtryksfulde. De er middelstore og ansat ganske langt fra hinanden, men fremadrettet. Øjenrandende er sorte. Ører: Middelstore, hængende, ret højt ansatte og hos den voksne hund vel forsynet med frynser. De ønskes holdt let fri af hovedet, men må ikke ”flagre”. Store og tunge, lavt ansatte ører er utypiske. Hals: Moderat kort, stærk og vel ansat. Halsen prydes af en manke eller et ”sjal” af længere hår, mere udpræget hos hanner end hos tæver. Krop: En smule længere fra manke til halerod end skulderhøjden. Ryggen vandret. Godt hvælvede ribben. Hale: Højt ansat, forsynet med en meget fyldig "fjerbusk" og båret i en munter krølle ind over ryggen, når hunden er i bevægelse. (Det anses ikke som en fejl, hvis halen er nedhængende, når hunden står stille). Lemmer: Moderat benstamme. Forbenene er en smule krogede, men med fast tilslutning ved skuldrene. Skuldrene godt tilbagelagte. Bagparten er velbygget og stærk. Knæled moderat vinklet. Haserne lavt ansatte og lige, set bagfra. Poter: Harepoter. Små og fintformede. Mellem tæerne frynser, der ofte når frem foran poterne. Runde kattepoter er uønskede. Bevægelse: Kvik, lige, fri og selvsikker. Pels: Yderpelsen har en silkeagtig struktur, er kort og glat i ansigtet og på forsiden af benene, moderat lang på kroppen, men temmelig fladt tilliggende. Underulden er fin og tæt. Ørene og bagsiden af forbenene har smukke frynser, mens hale og bukser har mere fyldig og længere pels. Pelsfylden skal ikke overdrives. Tæver har normalt ikke så rigelig pels og manke som hanner. Farve: Alle farver og farvekombinationer er tilladt. Vøgt/størrelse Højden omkring 25,4 cm (10 ins). Idealvægt 4,1 til 6,8 kg. (9 – 15 lbs). Fejl: Enhver afvigelse fra de foregående punkter betragtes som en fejl, hvis betydning for bedømmelsen skal stå i nøje forhold til afvigelsens omfang. Bemærk: Hanhunde skal have to normalt udviklede testikler i pungen Link til Tibetan Spaniel Networld http://www.tibbies.net/index.shtml |
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History of the Tibetan Spaniel
Originating in the Himalayan mountains of Tibet, the Tibetan Spaniel has been known for over 2,000 years. Bred and owned by Buddhist monks and lamas, "Tibbies" were never sold. They left the monasteries of Tibet only as treasured gifts to esteemed friends.
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Tibetan Spaniels are small, well-balanced dogs measuring about 10 inches at the shoulder. They weigh between 9 and 15 pounds and are alert and intelligent. Like all Tibetan breeds, Tibbies have a double coat - a soft undercoat for warmth and a moderately long, silky outer coat which lies flat.
Personality
 This is a very intelligent breed which thrives on human companionship. Although they may be aloof with strangers, they are affectionate and devoted to their family and friends. When they are being judged they may well not look straight at you and do not like being swooped down upon. They are very sensitive little dogs; they understand and respond to your moods and feelings. Tibbies are not guard dogs and should never show signs of aggression or bite.
True to their ancient duties in the monasteries, Tibbies will vigorously alert you to any unusual event or arrival. Yet, they do not bark unnecessarily. Neither nervous nor hyper, a Tibbie is like a large dog in a small body. In one compact package, they are both excellent watch dogs and very good bed dogs.
They enjoy any high lookout such as a window sill from which to survey their territory and at the same time, they will be only too happy to cuddle up and keep you warm or nestle on soft pillows or clean laundry. they have keen sight, acute hearing and good scenting powers, are very long lived and are not given to early aging.
Raising a Tibetan Spaniel
Think of your Tibbie puppy like an infant. These babies need a routine too - regular meal times, sleeping and nap times, playtimes, and "potty" times. Children are attracted to their small stature and sweet face, but Tibbies need a kind home that is free of cruelties, even the unintentional ones, such as teasing, hitting, or rough handling. They also need a safe, secure home that is free of hazards such as poison or exposed wires.
A Tibbie's affection for its owner can be akin to worship. Though independent in spirit, Tibetan Spaniels are naturally clean and easily trained. If correctly and gently disciplined, they will readily obey a loved and trusted owner.
To maintain a Tibbie's natural appearance, only minimum grooming is needed. Brush them occasionally and comb the ear fringes once a week. Trimming the coat, except for the hair on the bottom of the paws, is not permitted.
Longevity
 Tibbies are renowned for living to a healthy, old age - often 15 years or even older. If an elderly person is thinking about having a Tibbie, it is only fair that he should seriously consider making provisions for the dog's future.
Owning a Tibetan Spaniel is not a matter to be treated lightly. If you treat them sensibly, love them, and give them the consideration that is due a dog of their aristocratic origin, you will have a companion that is everything you need.
Tibetan Spaniels are the perfect small dog - gay, active, not nervous, very companionable, a good watch dog, healthy, and extremely intelligent - what more could you wish?
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Tibetan Spaniel Breed Standards - US & UK/Australia
Breed standards help determine the way each dog should look. In the conformation ring, dogs are judged on looks, structural build, gait, expression, and breed standard. Anyone who is considering owning a Tibetan Spaniel, or any breed for that matter, should study and understand what the ideal standard is for the breed.
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Breed Standard Comparison
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American Kennel Club/Tibetan Spaniel Club of America
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London Kennel Club/The Australian National Kennel Council
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General Appearance - Should be small, active and alert. The outline should give a well balanced appearance, slightly longer than the height at withers. FAULT-Coarseness of type.
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General Appearance - Small, active and alert. Well balanced in general outline slightly longer in body than height at withers.
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Size, Proportion, Substance - size-height about 10 inches. Body slightly longer from the point of shoulder to root of tail than height at withers. Weight 9-15 pounds being ideal.
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Size - Ideal weight: 4.1 - 6.8 kg (9-15 lbs), height: about 25.4 cms (10 inches)
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Neck, Topline, Body - Neck moderately short, strong and well set on. Level back, well ribbed with good depth.
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Neck - Moderately short, strong and well set on. Covered with a mane or 'shawl' of longer hair, more pronounced in dogs than bitches.
Body - Slightly longer from withers to root of tail than the height at withers, good spring of rib, level back.
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Head - small in proportion to the body and proudly carried, giving an impression of quality. Masculine in dogs but free from coarseness.
Skull - slightly domed, moderate width and length. FAULTS - Very domed or flat wide skull.
Stop - Slight, but defined. FAULTS - Accentuated stop; without stop.
Medium length of Muzzle blunt with cushioning, free from wrinkle. The chin should show some depth and width. FAULTS - Long, plain down face, broad flat muzzle, pointed, weak or wrinkled muzzle.
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Head and Skull - Small in proportion to body, carried proudly. Masculine in dogs but free from coarseness. Skull slightly domed, moderate width and length. Stop slight but defined. Medium length of muzzle, blunt with cushioning, free from wrinkle. Chin showing some depth and width.
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Eyes - Dark brown in color, oval in shape, bright and expressive, of medium size set fairly well apart but forward looking, giving an apelike expression. Eye rims black. FAULTS - Large full eyes; light eyes; mean expression.
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Eyes - Dark brown, oval, bright and expressive, medium size, set fairly well apart but forward looking. Rims black.
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Ears - Medium size, pendant, well feathered in the adult and set fairly high. They may have a slight lift from the skull, but should not fly. Large, heavy, low set ears are not typical.
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Ears - Medium size, pendant, well feathered in adults, set fairly high. Slight lift from the skull desirable but must not fly. Large, heavy low set untypical.
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Mouth - Ideally slightly undershot, the upper incisors fitting neatly inside and touching the lower incisors. Teeth should be evenly placed and the lower jaw wide between the canine tusks. Full dentition desired. A level mouth is permissible, providing there is sufficient width and depth of chin to preserve the blunt appearance of the muzzle. Teeth must not show when mouth is closed. FAULTS - Overshot mouth; protruding tongue.
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Mouth - Slightly undershot. Teeth evenly placed and the lower jaw wide between the canine teeth. Full dentition desirable. Teeth and tongue not showing when mouth closed.
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Black Nose preferred. FAULTS - Liver or putty-colored pigmentation.
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Nose - Black preferred.
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Tail set high, richly plumed and carried in a gay curl over the back when moving. Should not be penalized for dropping tail when standing.
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Tail - Set high, richly plumed and carried in a gay curl over back when moving. (Not to be penalised for drooping tail when standing).
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Feet - Hare-footed, small and neat, dewclaws may be removed. FAULT - Cat feet.
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Feet - Harefoot. Small and neat with feathering between toes often extending beyond the feet. Round cat-feet undesirable.
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Forequarters - Shoulder well placed. The bones of the forelegs slightly bowed but firm at shoulder. Moderate bone. FAULTS - Very bowed or loose front.
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Forequarters - Moderate bone. Forelegs slightly bowed but firm at shoulder. Shoulder well laid.
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Hindquarters - Well made and strong. Stifle well developed, showing moderate angulation. Hocks well let down and straight when viewed from behind. Feet as in front. FAULTS - Straight stifle; cow-hocks.
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Hindquarters - Well made and strong, hocks well let down, straight when viewed from behind. Moderate turn of stifle.
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Gait - Quick moving, straight, free, positive.
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Gait/Movement - Quick moving, straight, free positive.
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Temperament - Gay and assertive, highly intelligent, aloof with strangers. FAULT - Nervousness.
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Characteristics - Gay and assertive, highly intelligent, aloof with strangers.
Temperament - Alert, loyal but independent.
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Coat - Double coat, silky in texture, smooth on face and front of legs, of moderate length on body, but lying rather flat. Ears and back of forelegs nicely feathered, tail and buttocks well furnished with longer hair. Neck covered with a mane or "shawl" of longer hair which is more pronounced in dogs than bitches. Feathering between toes often extending beyond the feet. Should not be over-coated and bitches tend to carry less coat and mane than dogs.
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Coat - Top coat, silky in texture, smooth on face and front legs, of moderate length on doby, but lying rather flat. Undercoat fine and dense. Ears and back of forelegs nicely feathered, tail and buttocks well funished with longer hair. Not overcoated, bitches tend to carry less coat and mane than dogs.
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Color - All colors, and mixtures of colors allowed. FEET - White markings allowed.
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Colour - all colours and mixture of colours permissible.
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Presentation - In the show ring it is essential the Tibetan Spaniel be presented in an unaltered condition with the coat lying naturally with no teasing, parting or stylizing of the hair. Specimens where the coat has been altered by trimming, clipping, or by artificial means shall be severely penalized as to be effectively eliminated from competition. Dogs with such a long coat that there is no rectangle of daylight showing beneath, or so profuse that it obstructs the natural outline, are to be severely penalized. Whiskers are not to be removed. Hair growing between the pads on the underside of the feet may be trimmed for safety and cleanliness.
TSCA Standard ©Copyright 1993 Tibetan Spaniel Club of America, Inc.
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Faults - Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Note - Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
The Kennel Club Standard -- The Kennel Club, United Kingdom, All Rights Reserved
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