Sheltie vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare the Sheltie to the Tibetan Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Tibetan Terriers.
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1909 AD
10 AD
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Sheltie
Tibetan Terrier
