Chow Chow vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare the Chow Chow to the Tibetan Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Tibetan Terriers.
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-150 BC
10 AD
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
