Tibetan Chin Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Tibetan Chin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Loving
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Assertive
Willful

Tibetan Chin dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

Tibetan Chins are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Tibetan Chin is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United States

Tibetan Spaniel and Japanese Chin

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000's

Brown

Black

Black
Cream
Red
Sable
Silver
White
Brown

The coat of a Tibetan Chin dog is generally known for its length.

Straight

A Tibetan Chin can have a litter of 3-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Tibetan Chins are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Tibetan Chin is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

None Known

Entropion
Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination

Tibetan Chins are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Tibetan Chin have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Tibetan Chins a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Tibetan Chin breed is known for their relaxed and calm nature and tendency to sleep for long periods of time.

Tibetan Chins tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Tibetan Chins are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Tibetan Chin dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Tibetan Chin, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Tibetan Chins usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Tibetan Chin is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Tibetan Chin should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Tibetan Chin feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Tibetan Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Tibetan Chin is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Tibetan Chins has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Tibetan Chin is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Tibetan Chins are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Tibetan Chins are average friendly dogs towards children.

Tibetan Chins are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Tibetan Chins are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Tibetan Chins are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Tibetan Chins have an average level of playfulness. The Tibetan Chins, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Tibetan Chin dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.