Golden Retriever vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Tibetan Spaniels.
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
9-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1865 AD
-500 BC
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low to Medium
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Golden Retriever
Tibetan Spaniel
