Most Tibetans are more playful and outgoing with their families than with strangers. However, a puppy's personality depends partly on how it is raised - one who has met many people and faced lots of new situations in his first few months of life will be more outgoing than one who did not. A TT who does not wish to socialize will normally turn his back and go off by himself. Try, if you can, to visit a breeder so you can meet at least one of the parents, litter mates and possibly other TT's. Most breeders want to know the people who buy their pups and are glad to talk about their puppies and older dogs.
Most breeders find homes by word of mouth.
Many have waiting lists and do not need to advertise. Breeders lists are maintained by several local Tibetan Terrier Clubs, by the Tibetan Terrier Club of America and many all-breed clubs. Dog show catalogs list the names and addresses of all the exhibitors, some of whom may have or know of available pups or adults. In some areas of the country TT's are occasionally advertised in the newspaper. Several national dog magazines carry ads for all breeds.