| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tibet |
| Size Category | Medium |
| Category | Dog |
| Original Purpose | Companion, watchdog in monasteries |
| Weight Range | 8.2–13.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 35–43 cm |
| Lifespan | 15–16 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 7 years |
| Exercise Needs | 60+ min/day, long walks, hiking, nose work, rally |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Brushing several times a week, professional grooming every 6-8 weeks, monthly bath |
| Annual Exam Focus | Ophthalmic exam, orthopedic evaluation (hips/patellas), thyroid function, cardiac auscultation, dental check |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) | adult | high | Yes | Recommended |
| Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) | adult | high | Yes | Recommended |
| Hip Dysplasia | adult | medium | Yes | Recommended |
| Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) | adult | low | Yes | Recommended |
| Patellar Luxation | puppy | medium | Yes | Recommended |
| Risk Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 5/9 |
| Daily Activity | 60 minutes |
| Litter Size | 5–8 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | Low |
| CHIC Required Tests | Hip Dysplasia, Patellar Luxation, Eye Examination (ACVO), Congenital Deafness (BAER), NCL DNA Test, PLL DNA Test, PRA3 DNA Test, rcd4 PRA DNA Test |
| Neonatal Weight | 215–218 g |
|---|
| Anxiety Proneness | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Being left alone, loud noises, unfamiliar people |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | High |
| Calming Interventions | Crate training, interactive toys, CBD oil, classical music, pheromone diffusers |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | High |
| Locomotion | Agile jumping, sure-footed climbing, bunny-hopping (if dysplastic), trotting |
|---|---|
| Social | Affectionate with family, aloof with strangers, alert barking, following owners |
| Comfort | Self-grooming, resting in elevated positions, stretching |
| Stress/Displacement | Pacing, excessive barking, hiding, submissive urination, lip licking |
| Breed-Specific | Snowshoe-like foot placement, high-jumping, climbing, watchdog scanning |
| Types | Barking, whining, growling, whimpering |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 3000-12000 Hz |
| Tendency | High |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Posture patterns, facial expressions, ear position, tail carriage, gait abnormalities |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Alarm barking at strangers, separation distress whining, attention-seeking vocalizations |
| Interspecies Communication | Highly attuned to human emotional states, responsive to tone of voice, uses eye contact and body positioning to communicate needs |