Tibetan Hound (Definite Introduction)
The Tibetan Hound is also known as the Tibetan Bulldog, Palace Dog, and Prayer Dog. Although the name contains the word "hound", he never participates in hunting activities, it is just a title. Born in Tibet, it is exquisite in appearance, bright and confident, and is a very good companion dog.
1. Appearance
1. Head
The head of the Tibetan Hound is relatively small, and the head is proportional to the body. Excited with pride. This kind of dog's nature makes people feel particularly good. In people's image, males are very tall, neither rough nor dwarfed. The dark brown eyes are oval, very bright and full of expression, suitable in size, with a clear distance between the eyes, and the eyes are facing the front, just like the expression of an ape. The eye circles are black. Light color, large, full eyes, and a mean-looking face are all faults. The ears are proportionate in size and drooping. The ears of adult dogs have many feathery feathers and are set high. The ears look slightly higher than the head, but do not fly up.
The head is rounded and the length is proportional to the width. A skull that is too broad, overly arched, or too flat is a fault. The slight stop is very clear. The blunt, tender muzzle is of medium length and free of wrinkles. The chin is deep and slightly broad. An excessively strong stop; a face that is long or splayed downward; a broad and flat muzzle; a sharp, weak or wrinkled muzzle are all faults. The nose is preferably black. Faults: A liver-colored or putty-colored nose is a fault. The Tibetan Spaniel's lower jaw is slightly overhanging, with clean upper incisors touching the inside of the lower incisors. The teeth are symmetrical and clean, with the lower jaw teeth (the teeth between the canine teeth) being wider. What is more ideal is that the tooth system is complete. The lower chin has a certain width and depth to protect the blunt appearance of the tone, and under these conditions a pincer-like bite is allowed. When the mouth is closed, the teeth are not visible. The overbite of the upper jaw and tongue is a fault.
2. Body
The thick neck of the Tibetan Hound is slightly short and the position is well-positioned. Back level. The ribs are of sufficient depth and well supported. The tail is set high and is covered with many feathery feathers. When exercising, the tail curves happily behind its back. When standing, the tail hangs downward, which is not considered a fault. The shoulder blades are well positioned, the forelimb bones are slightly arched, and the shoulder blades are strong. Bone mass is mediocre. Too much bend in the leg bones or looseness in the forequarters are both faults. Dewclaws can be removed. The claws are as exquisite and clean as rabbit's feet. Disadvantages similar to cat's feet. Outstanding hindquarter structureAnd thick. The knee joints are well developed and well angled. The hock is set relatively low and appears straight when viewed from the rear. Straight knee joints and cow limbs are disadvantages. Might as well remove the dewclaws. Feet and forelimbs are average.
3. Coat
The coat of the Tibetan Hound is a double layer of silky hair. The hair on the face and front of the legs is smooth, and the coat on the body is of equal length and slightly spread over the body. The ears and back of the legs are covered with fine and feathery feathers, and the hair on the tail and buttocks are relatively long. The long and abundant "mane" or "mane" covers the neck, and males appear more clearly than females. There are feathers between the toes and on the paws. Care must be taken not to have an overly exaggerated coat; females have less coat and mane than males. Performance: In competition, the basic shape of the Tibetan Hound is that the coat is not trimmed, covering the body naturally and flatly, and the coat does not undergo any combing, splitting or other shaping. Severe punishment will be given if the coat is changed due to trimming or removal of the coat or treatment methods. These are except for elimination contests. If the hair grows during the day, and its outer surface cannot be seen to be rectangular, or if it is so deep that it covers its natural appearance, these will be severely punished. The beard cannot be cut off. The hair between the pads and soles of the feet can be trimmed for safety and cleanliness.
2. Customs
The ancestors of the Tibetan Hound mainly hunted small animals, and sometimes used tubers to satisfy their hunger. After the Tibetan Hound was trained by humans, its eating habits changed and became an omnivore that mainly eats carnivore. However, a vegetarian diet can also protect its life. Even so, they still maintain the habit of eating mainly carnivore. For example, the teeth of Tibetan hounds have a pair of extremely sharp teeth on the left and right sides, which reflects the characteristics of carnivores that are good at biting prey. The molars of hounds are also relatively sharp and strong, and can cut food. When biting bones, the pressure between the left and right teeth can reach 165 kilograms, but they are not good at chewing.
The Tibetan Hound can digest and absorb protein and fat very well. However, due to insufficient digestion and short intestines, it has no fermentation ability, so it has poor ability to digest crude fiber. Therefore, when feeding vegetables to Tibetan Hounds, they should be chopped and cooked, and should not be fed in whole pieces or whole trees.
3. Character
Happy and confident, extremely smart, and avoid strangers. Easy to get along with children and makes a good family pet. The Tibetan Hound is independent and confident, making it an excellent companion dog. Unlike the Pekingese, the Tibetan Hound has longer legs and nose, making breathing and back problems less common. Disadvantages: Nervous.
The Tibetan Hound is happy and confident, and is extremely intelligent and clever, avoiding strangers. Nervousness is the shortcoming of this dog. If the Tibetan Hound presses its ears back hard, it means it wants to attack the other person., the face will also become hard and straight. When the ears are pressed back but are very soft, it means that it is very happy and flirting with people. This kind of appearance is a sign that it likes you.
Choosing a cheerful and intelligent Tibetan Hound as a companion will make your life more colorful.
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