Tibetan Spaniel vs King Charles Spaniel

Compare the Tibetan Spaniel to the King Charles Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Spaniels and King Charles Spaniels.

Tibetan Spaniel vs King Charles Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
9-15 Pounds
8-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-500 BC
1800 AD
Temperament
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low to Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Respiratory problems
Heatstroke
Mitral valve disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Patent ductus arteriosus
Open fontanel
Umbilical hernias
Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Cleft palate
Retinal dysplasia
Seborrheic dermatitis
Fused toes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Tibetan Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Cream
Cream
Gold
Gold
Red
Red
White
White
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