Miniature Bull Terrier vs Tibetan Spaniel

Compare the Miniature Bull Terrier to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Bull Terriers and Tibetan Spaniels.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Miniature Bull Terrier and Tibetan Spaniel are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the Miniature Bull Terrier and Tibetan Spaniel are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Miniature Bull Terrier and Tibetan Spaniel are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - The Tibetan Spaniel bark/howls frequently. The Miniature Bull Terrier has a low tendency to bark.

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Miniature Bull Terrier vs Tibetan Spaniel

Breed Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	Tibetan Spaniel
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	10-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	10-13 in.	8-10 in.
Weight	25-33 lb	9-15 lb
Intelligence	Average	Average
History
Origin Country	UK (England)	Tibet
Origin Year	1872 AD	500 BC
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	No
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	No	No
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	55°F to 85°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Rarely	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Medium
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium
Top Running Speed	16 mph	16 mph
Strength	High	Low
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium-High
Shedding	Low	Medium-High
Dander	Low	Medium
Drool Amount	None-Low	Low-Medium

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	Yes	Yes
Family/Pack	No	Yes
Independent	Yes	Yes
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	Yes
Average	No	No
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Very Low	Below Average
Fighting	Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Very Low	Below Average
Hunting	Below Average	Very Low
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	Average	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	Tibetan Spaniel
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Miniature Bull Terrier	Tibetan Spaniel
Coat
Fur	Yes	No
Hair	No	Yes
Coat Type
Single Coat	Yes	No
Smooth Coat	Yes	Yes
Curly Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Silky	Yes	Yes
Wavy	No	Yes
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Long	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
White	Yes	Yes
Black	No	Yes
Black & Tan	No	Yes
Cream	No	Yes
Gold	No	Yes
Red	No	Yes
Sable	No	Yes
Silver Sable	No	Yes