Tibetan Hounds are only a name for hounds, but they have never been used for hunting. Legend has it that in Tibet they are often used as "prayer dogs", always following around prayer carts covered with parchment by monks.
For centuries, they have been companion dogs of monasteries and are also used as ornamental dogs. Anatomically similar to the Peking Dog, the long-legged, long-faced Tibetan stok rarely suffers from respiratory and back diseases. This dog is independent, confident and a satisfactory companion dog.
Breeds very similar to the Tibetan hounds already existed in present-day South Korea in the 8th century AD. But it is not very clear whether it has been transmitted from Tibet in China.
The Tibetan Hound originated from an ancient breed in Tibet, China, and is generally believed to have appeared since the 7th century AD. It was bred by Tibetan lamas. Raised in Tibetan monasteries since ancient times, he was deeply loved by lamas and used to be a prayer dog, responsible for turning the prayer wheel.
He also sat high above the walls of the monastery, as if guarding the monastic community. Both Korea and Japan have their people.
Tibetan Hounds are cheerful and confident, very intelligent, and avoid strangers. Easy to get along with children and is a good family pet. Defects: neuroticism. Although the Tibetan hound has the name of a hunting dog, it does not have the practice of hunting.
The body is balanced, similar in silhouette to the Tibetan mastiff, the body is medium-long, the body length is longer than the height, the face and foot parts are shorter: the ears and front feet have elegant ornamental hairs, and the buttocks and tail hairs are longer. Lively and intelligent, independent and confident, and even a little stubborn, afraid of life, can establish a deep relationship with the family.
The Tibetan Hound is independent and confident and is a very good companion dog. Unlike the Peking Spaniel, the Tibetan Hound has longer legs and nose, so there are few breathing and back problems.