Tibetan Terrier vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Tibetan Terrier to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Terriers and Japanese Spitz.
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
China
Japan
Origin Year
10 AD
1950 AD
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Very High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Tibetan Terrier
Japanese Spitz
