Norfolk Terrier vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare the Norfolk Terrier to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norfolk Terriers and Tibetan Spaniels.
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
9-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1932 AD
-500 BC
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low to Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Smooth
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
