Tibetan Spaniel: Personality

Trusting and affectionate toward family members, Tibetan Spaniels may be aloof toward strangers, although never aggressive. True to their heritage, they make excellent watchdogs and will bark to alert you of anything that seems unusual.

Tibbies seem to be especially responsive to their people's moods and feelings. As loving as they are, however, they're independent thinkers and won't always obey, especially if they think they know better or don't see any good reason to do as you ask.

As with all dogs, Tibetan Spaniels need early socialization--exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences--when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Tibetan Spaniel puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog.

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