Norfolk Terrier vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare the Norfolk Terrier to the Tibetan Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norfolk Terriers and Tibetan Terriers.
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-10 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
10-11 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1932 AD
10 AD
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Very High
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-18 Years
12-15 Years
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Norfolk Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
