Border Terrier vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare the Border Terrier to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Tibetan Spaniels.
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
9-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
1700 AD
-500 BC
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low to Medium
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Border Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
