Active
Playful
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Assertive
Easygoing
Willful

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Tibetan Spalteses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Mini Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Maltese, Tibetan Spaniel

Mini Fox Terrier and Yorkie

Late 20th Century

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Sable
Red
Fawn
Cream
White
Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

A Tibetan Spaltese 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.

A Mini Torkie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

While the Tibetan Spaltese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Mini Torkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Hydrocephalus
Obesity
Portosystemic Shunt

Entropion
Ectropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Analysis
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hearing and Ear Tests

Tibetan Spalteses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Mini Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Mini Torkies are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Mini Torkie, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Tibetan Spalteses usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Mini Torkies usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Tibetan Spaltese is somewhere $0.40 - $0.60 per day.

The average cost of a Mini Torkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Tibetan Spaltese is between $21 - $28. This makes an average of $252 - $336 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.

The average per month expenses of a Mini Torkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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 Spalteses are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Mini Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Tibetan Spalteses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Mini Torkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Tibetan Spalteses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Mini Torkies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Tibetan Spalteses have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Mini Torkies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.