Shetland Sheepdog vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Yorkshire Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Shetland Sheepdog and Tibetan Spaniel. Which is better: Shetland Sheepdog or Tibetan Spaniel or Yorkshire Terrier?
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| Name | Shetland Sheepdog | Tibetan Spaniel | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Scotland |  Tibet | England |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 24 | 121 | 9 |
| Reviews | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Miniature Collie, Shetland Collie (obsolete), Dwarf Scotch Shepherd (obsolete), Toonie Dog (obsolete), Sheltie | Tibbie, Simkhyi | Yorkie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section. |
| Breed Recognition | 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 Canadian Canine Registry | No set | 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 |
| Price | $800-$1000 | $800-$1000 | $600-$1000 |
General Appearance - Shetland Sheepdog vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Size | Medium | Small | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 14-27 pounds (6-12 kg) | 9-15 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg) | 2-3 kg (4-7 pounds) |
| Avg. Weight | 20.5 pounds (9 kg) | 12 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg) | 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) |
| Height | 13-16 inches (33-41 cm) | 10 inches (25 cm) | 20-23 cm (8-9 inches) |
| Avg. Height | 14.5 inches (37 cm) | 10 inches (25 cm) | 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) |
Hair & Care - Shetland Sheepdog vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Coat | Dense | Silky | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | White Blue Merle Sable Tan Black | Cream Red Silver Sable Tan Gold White Black | Gold Blue Tan Black |
| Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Tibetan Spaniel requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
| Shedding Level | Shetland Sheepdogs shed moderately. | Tibetan Spaniels shed none to minimal. | Yorkshire Terriers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Shetland Sheepdog vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Temperament | Affectionate Gentle Lively Responsive Friendly Intelligent Playful | Intelligent Aloof Independent Assertive Happy Willful | Alert Energetic Intelligent Playful Courageous Independent Loyal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: Tibetan Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence. | Smart: Yorkshire Terrier's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Shetland Sheepdogs are quite easy to train. | Tibetan Spaniels are easy to train. | Yorkshire Terriers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Tibetan Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Shetland Sheepdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Tibetan Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Yorkshire Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Shetland Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Tibetan Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Yorkshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Shetland Sheepdogs are a social breed. | Tibetan Spaniels need a lot of social interaction. | Yorkshire Terriers need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | High: The Shetland Sheepdog is a very vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Tibetan Spaniel rarely barks. | High: The Yorkshire Terrier is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Shetland Sheepdogs are good watchdogs. | Tibetan Spaniels are good watchdogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Shetland Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Tibetan Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory. | Yorkshire Terriers strongly protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Tibetan Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Shetland Sheepdogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Tibetan Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Yorkshire Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Shetland Sheepdogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Tibetan Spaniels have average wanderlust potential. | Yorkshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Shetland Sheepdogs 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. | Tibetan Spaniels 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. | Yorkshire Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Shetland Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Tibetan Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Shetland Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Tibetan Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Shetland Sheepdogs 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. | Tibetan Spaniels tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Yorkshire Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Shetland Sheepdog vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Shetland Sheepdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Tibetan Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Shetland Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are not kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Shetland Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Spaniels are very cat-friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Shetland Sheepdogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs. | Yorkshire Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Tibetan Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Tibetan Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people. | Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Shetland Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Tibetan Spaniels are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Yorkshire Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Shetland Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Tibetan Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Yorkshire Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Tibetan Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Shetland Sheepdog vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Health Issues | The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Tibetan Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Haemophilia Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Trichiasis Von Willebrand's Disease | No set | Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 12-15 years | 12-16 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | Yes |
| Energy Level | Shetland Sheepdogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Tibetan Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Yorkshire Terriers are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Shetland Sheepdogs have an average exercise need. | Tibetan Spaniels exercise need is minimal. | Yorkshire Terriers exercise need is very minimal. |
| Sleeping Need | Shetland Sheepdogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Tibetan Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Yorkshire Terriers don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average. | Low to Average. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers warm weather | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Tibetan Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Tibetan Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Shetland Sheepdog vs Tibetan Spaniel vs Yorkshire Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies | 3-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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