Papillon vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare the Papillon to the Tibetan Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Tibetan Spaniels.
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
9-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin Country
France
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
-500 BC
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
None to Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low to Medium
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Papillon
Tibetan Spaniel
