Tibetan Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare the Tibetan Spaniel to the Tibetan Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Spaniels and Tibetan Terriers.
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
9-15 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-500 BC
10 AD
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Medium to High
Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low to Medium
Low
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
