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Name	Tibetan Terrier	Lowchen	Golden Retriever
Origins	Tibet	Spain Germany France Netherlands	Scotland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Dokhi Apso Tsang Apso	Little Lion Little Lion Dog Petit Chien Lion Lowchen	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Lowchen? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	Male: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	24 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	Male: 15.5 pounds (7 kg), Female: 13 pounds (6 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	14-17 inches (36-43 cm)	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$2000	$5000-$8000	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Frequent: The Tibetan Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Lowchen is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.	Tibetan Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Lowchen dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Lowchen dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Lowchen dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Reserved Amiable	Active Playful Happy Friendly Familiar	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Lowchen dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever?	High: Tibetan Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Lowchen dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Tibetan Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Lowchen dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Tibetan Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Lowchen dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Tibetan Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Tibetan Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Lowchens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever?	Low to Average: The Tibetan Terrier rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Lowchen is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Lowchen breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Tibetan Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Lowchen dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Tibetan Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Lowchen dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lowchen bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Tibetan Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Tibetan Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Lowchen dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever?	The Tibetan Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Lowchens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hyperthyroidism Distichiasis Lens Luxation	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Tibetan Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Lowchen should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Tibetan Terrier, Lowchen and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Terrier: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Lowchen: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Tibetan Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:	Tibetan Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Lowchen dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Tibetan Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Lowchen dogs have an average exercise need.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Tibetan Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Lowchen dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Tibetan Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Lowchen has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Thick Smooth	Dense Silky Wavy Harsh	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Tibetan Terrier, Lowchen and Golden Retriever color?	Black Gray White Silver	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown Grey	Golden Light
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or {name3 shedding:	Tibetan Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Lowchen dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Tibetan Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Tibetan Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lowchen is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Lowchen dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Lowchen dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Lowchen dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Lowchen dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever?	Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Lowchen dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Tibetan Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lowchen dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Tibetan Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Lowchen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Tibetan Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Lowchens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Tibetan Terrier or Lowchen or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Tibetan Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Lowchen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Tibetan Terrier and Lowchen and Golden Retriever have?	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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