Tibetan Spaniels were bred as watch dogs and will bark if there is something they feel you need to know about, such as when the post is delivered, or if they hear an unusual noise. They will also sometimes vocalise when playing. They are not however a yappy dog.

You would need to discuss this with your breeder. However, Tibetan Spaniels and indeed many pedigree dogs do not cost as much as you might think. The prices of some popular cross breeds are driven by demand and breeders will charge a ‘commercial’ price that they think their dog deserves. However, breeders of pedigree dogs are more interested in the long-term interests of their breed and are merely seeking to recoup some of the money and time they spend having the puppy litter, bearing in mind that litters of Tibetan Spaniels are few and far between. Latest figures are available from the breed clubs. Prices should include microchipping, innoculations and Kennel Club registration.

As much or as little as you can manage. As a puppy all the normal dog rules apply, you should avoid over-exercising a puppy until they are around 12 months old. But once they are fully grown up, they will just as happy with a 30-minute run around the block or a 5-mile hike. There are some good tips to be found on the Kennel Club website https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/getting-a-dog-or-puppy/general-advice-about-caring-for-your-new-puppy-or-dog/puppy-and-dog-walking/

No, absolutely not! Tibetan Spaniel coats do not need to be trimmed anywhere, in fact it is a very bad idea. The only place it may be necessary to trim fur is on the bottom of their pads where the fur can sometimes become very long and means they slip on hard flooring, pick up an excess of dirt whilst out walking, or collect frozen water whilst out in bad weather.

About 2 to 3 times per week, but their coat is really easy to maintain. Tibetan Spaniels do moult their undercoat in small amounts most of the time. Bitches tend to have a larger moult twice a year and dogs may be less frequent. They have a top coat and an undercoat and they will moult a little of the undercoat most of the time, so it is a good idea to brush this out regularly. They can also develop knots behind the ears, on tails and also under their armpits, so paying particular attention to this area is a very good idea. Most people find they can perform their own grooming rather than needing to go to a grooming salon.