Chinese Crested vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Tibetan Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Tibetan Terriers.
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
10 AD
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Low
Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Bald
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Hairless
Long
Chinese Crested
Tibetan Terrier
