Tibetan Terrier vs Xoloitzcuintle
Compare the Tibetan Terrier to the Xoloitzcuintle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Terriers and Xoloitzcuintles.
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
9-30 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
5-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Origin Country
China
Mexico
Origin Year
10 AD
-1500 BC
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Very High
None to Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
Low
Low
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Bald
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Hairless
Tibetan Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
