Tibetan Terrier vs Thai Ridgeback
Compare the Tibetan Terrier to the Thai Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Terriers and Thai Ridgebacks.
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Origin Country
China
Thailand
Origin Year
10 AD
1650 AD
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Tibetan Terrier
Thai Ridgeback
