Kobetan

The Kobetan is a small to medium-sized hybrid dog between the Cocker Spaniel and the Tibetian Terrier.  Both parent breeds make excellent companions, especially in homes where they receive plenty of love and attention. The Kobetan is not a well-known hybrid and is only recognized by two registries and competitive organizations; the American Canine Hybrid Club and the Dog Registry of America.  People who are considerating a Kobetan for adoption or who already share their lives with one can review the histories and character traits of the parent breeds for insight. Developed in England, the Cocker Spaniel is a descendant of the medium-sized sporting group of Spaniels and excelled at woodcock hunting; thus gaining its name.  The Cocker Spaniel proved a good field dog with a mild, in-home temperament, which made the breed ideal for families, and the breed caught the attention of American fanciers during the 20th Century.  In the United States, the Cocker Spaniel's show ring qualities were valued over its field ability, leading to a variation between the English and the American breeds.  The American Kennel Club first recognized the Cocker Spaniel in 1878, but later in the 20th Century, a distinction was made between the American and the English and the AKC recognized the English breed in 1945. The Tibetan Terrier has a long history as a "Holy Dog" of the Tibetan Monks.  For centuries, Tibetan monks gifted their beloved dogs, which were never allowed to be sold.  A particular gift made to a Western doctor in the 20th Century first introduced the Tibetan Terrier to the world.  The Tibetan Terrier breeding program started when the doctor acquired a male as a gift some years later.  The destination of Terrier does not accurately describe the Tibetan Terrier, but the breed was neither a sporting dog or a hybrid.  The size of the Tibetan Terrier was the contributing factor in its grouping.  The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1973.