Despite the name this is no terrier in the field sense. The standard calls it highly intelligent, sensitive, loyal and affectionate, and says it may be cautious or reserved. The profuse coat is the thing to plan for.
Economy fits with room to spare
The standard says the average height is 15 to 16 inches with a square outline, faulting anything over 17 inches or under 14. Weight averages 20 to 24 pounds, and 18 to 30 pounds is the range. Economy, about 16 square feet inside plus 48 outside, holds one comfortably. A second dog from the same home is $44.
Double coat, long but off the ground
The standard describes a double coat with a soft woolly undercoat and a profuse, fine outer coat that is never silky or woolly, either wavy or straight, long but not hanging to the ground. Puppies have a shorter single coat. The standard calls sculpturing, scissoring, stripping and shaving serious faults, so the coat is left alone. Bath cells follow the Double Coated column on the bath chart effective January 1, 2024: $45 for a 16 to 25 pound dog, $55 for 26 to 50. Please ask to confirm. Brush before drop-off.
Sensitive and a bit reserved
A reserved dog needs a calm first hour. Leave your Tibetan Terrier in the car at check-in and the staff will walk it in. Bring a familiar blanket and one toy that is not the favorite. Walks are included and the large fenced play areas give a medium-energy dog room to trot.
Heat and the long coat
The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. A double coat that long traps heat, so the air-conditioned inside half is the place in the afternoon. The doggie door lets your dog choose, and the runs are heated in winter.
What it costs
A week in Economy is 7 x $52 = $364 on the 2026 rates. At 14 nights or more the rate is $47, so 14 nights is 14 x $47 = $658. Medications are free.