← Previous revisionRevision as of 18:19, 23 October 2026 Line 30: Line 30: Tibetan Spaniels are a social breed that needs regular contact with their humans. They do not respond well to being left alone for long periods of time. Having been developed as a companion dog by [[Tibetan Buddhism|Tibetan monks]] they are emotional and empathetic to the needs of their owners. Tibetan Spaniels are a social breed that needs regular contact with their humans. They do not respond well to being left alone for long periods of time. Having been developed as a companion dog by [[Tibetan Buddhism|Tibetan monks]] they are emotional and empathetic to the needs of their owners. ⚫ Tibetan Spaniels often benefit from socialization at an early age to a variety of people and situations. Even after socialization, they are typically aloof with strangers and if startled or uneasy, they will express their distrust with loud [[Guard dog|alarm barking]]. While they are protective and devoted to their family members, Tibetan Spaniels are fiercely independent{{cite news |title=Tibetan Spaniel {{!}} Dog Breed Info, Temperament, Special Needs |url=https://petonbed.com/tibetan-spaniel/ |work=petonbed.com |date=8 September 2020}} and stubborn,{{cite book |last1=Coile |first1=D. Caroline |title=Encyclopedia of dog breeds |date=1998 |publisher=Barron's Educational Series |location=Hauppauge, NY |isbn=978-0-7641-5097-5}} with a tendency to wander off and explore rather than listen to commands. The standard temperament listed by both the AKC and FCI breed standards requires them to show assertiveness, independence, and alertness.{{cite web|title=FCI Tibetan Spaniel Breed Standard|url=http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/231g09-en.doc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101100325/http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/231g09-en.doc|archive-date=2013-11-01}} It is important to socialize Tibetan Spaniels at an early age to a variety of people and situations. They are protective of their family. Even after socialization, they are typically aloof with strangers. If startled or uneasy, a Tibetan Spaniel will express their distrust with loud [[Guard dog|alarm barking]]. ⚫ While devoted to their family members, Tibetan Spaniels are fiercely independent{{cite news |title=Tibetan Spaniel {{!}} Dog Breed Info, Temperament, Special Needs |url=https://petonbed.com/tibetan-spaniel/ |work=petonbed.com |date=8 September 2020}} and stubborn,{{cite book |last1=Coile |first1=D. Caroline |title=Encyclopedia of dog breeds |date=1998 |publisher=Barron's Educational Series |location=Hauppauge, NY |isbn=978-0-7641-5097-5}} with a tendency to wander off and explore rather than come when called. This quality—assertive, independent, and alert—is the standard temperament required by both the AKC and FCI breed standards.{{cite web|title=FCI Tibetan Spaniel Breed Standard|url=http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/231g09-en.doc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101100325/http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/231g09-en.doc|archive-date=2013-11-01}} ==History== ==History==