Tibepillon Terrier

The Papillon is a small, elegant toy breed that derives its name from the French word for butterfly, referring to the distinctive appearance of its large, heavily fringed ears. The breed stands between 8 and 11 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 4 and 10 pounds, with a fine-boned yet sturdy structure that belies its dainty appearance. The body is slightly longer than it is tall, with a level topline and a chest of medium depth. The overall impression is of a refined, elegant little dog with an alert, intelligent expression and a proud carriage. The most striking feature of the Papillon is its large, butterfly-wing ears that stand erect and are set on the corners of the head, obliquely positioned like the spread wings of a butterfly. These ears are heavily fringed with long, silky hair that accentuates their distinctive shape. The breed also exists in a drop-eared variety called the Phalene, meaning moth, which is equally acceptable in the breed standard. The coat is long, fine, silky, and flowing, with no undercoat. The hair is flat on the back and sides of the body, with abundant frilling on the chest, and the tail is carried arched over the back with a long, flowing plume. The Papillon's coat is always white with patches of any other color covering both ears and extending over both eyes. A clearly defined white blaze and noseband are preferred as they accentuate the butterfly appearance. The head is small with a slightly rounded skull and a fine, tapered muzzle. The eyes are dark, round, medium-sized, and alert, contributing to the breed's intelligent expression. The tail is long, set high, and carried well arched over the body with the plume falling to either side. Movement is quick, free, and graceful, with good reach and strong drive that demonstrates the breed's athletic capabilities.

The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized breed that, despite its name, is not actually a terrier at all but rather an ancient Tibetan breed developed as a companion and good luck charm in Buddhist monasteries. Males typically stand between 14 and 16 inches at the shoulder, with females being slightly smaller, and the breed generally weighs between 18 and 30 pounds, with 20 to 24 pounds being the preferred range. The body is well-muscled and compact, appearing square when properly conditioned, with a level back and moderate tuck-up. The overall impression is of a powerful dog capable of both speed and endurance. The Tibetan Terrier possesses a distinctive double coat consisting of a fine, woolly undercoat and a profuse, fine topcoat that can be either wavy or straight but is never silky. The coat grows continuously and can become quite long, falling over the eyes and covering the entire body when mature. All colors and color combinations are acceptable in the breed standard except chocolate, liver, and merle. Common colors include white, gold, black, brindle, and various combinations of these colors. The coat served as protection against the harsh Tibetan climate and requires regular grooming to prevent matting. One of the most unique physical features of the Tibetan Terrier is its large, flat, round feet that are often described as snowshoe-like. These distinctive feet provided traction in the snowy, mountainous terrain of their native Tibet. The head is of medium length with a moderate stop, and the skull is neither domed nor flat. The eyes are large, dark, and set fairly wide apart, giving an expression of intelligence and warmth. The ears are pendant, V-shaped, and set fairly high on the sides of the skull. The tail is set high and carried in a curl over the back, with abundant feathering.