Chihuahua vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare the Chihuahua to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Tibetan Spaniels.
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
9-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin Country
Mexico
China
Origin Year
1850 AD
-500 BC
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low to Medium
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Curly
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Chihuahua
Tibetan Spaniel
