Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Comparison – Which dog is better Japanese Shiba Inu or Simkhyi?

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Name	Shiba Inu	Tibetan Spaniel
Origins	Japan	Tibet
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Shiba Inu and Tibetan Spaniel. What other names are these breeds known by?	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Simkhyi Tibbie
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Shiba Inu and a Tibetan Spaniel. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Shiba Inu and a Tibetan Spaniel. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	9-15 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	12 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Tibetan Spaniel? Is a Shiba Inu taller than a Tibetan Spaniel?	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Shiba Inu and a Tibetan Spaniel. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Tibetan Spaniel?	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Tibetan Spaniel is easier than average to get.

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare training requirements.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare alertness levels.	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare territorial behaviors.	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Shiba Inu and a Tibetan Spaniel. How do their temperaments differ?	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming	Aloof Independent Happy Intelligent Assertive Willful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Tibetan Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel?	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Tibetan Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel social needs comparison:	Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel?	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel? Which can be better for hunting?	Shiba Inu 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.	Tibetan Spaniel 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

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Tibetan Spaniel rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Tibetan Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare adaptability levels.	Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Shiba Inu or Tibetan Spaniel?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Tibetan Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Tibetan Spaniel bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Spaniel: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Shiba Inu and a Tibetan Spaniel. Which breed is healthier?	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Tibetan Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel?	Average The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Tibetan Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	No data available

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare activity levels.	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or Tibetan Spaniel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or Tibetan Spaniel?	Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Shiba Inu and Tibetan Spaniel? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	Black Tan Red Cream White Silver Sable Gold
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare drooling amounts.	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Tibetan Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Tibetan Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Shiba Inu and a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare fur types.	Dense	Silky
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Tibetan Spaniel? Do Shiba Inu dogs shed more than Tibetan Spaniel dogs?	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare kid-friendliness.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Tibetan Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Tibetan Spaniel?	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Tibetan Spaniel? Can a Shiba Inu and a Tibetan Spaniel be friends? Do Shiba Inu dogs get along with Tibetan Spaniel dogs?	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tibetan Spaniel dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel?	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Tibetan Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Tibetan Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare service capabilities.	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.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare scenting abilities.	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.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Shiba Inu or a Tibetan Spaniel? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Shiba Inu and Tibetan Spaniel. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Shiba Inu and Tibetan Spaniel. Which has larger litters?	2-4 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Shiba Inu and Tibetan Spaniel breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Shiba Inu and Tibetan Spaniel. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Shiba Inu vs Tibetan Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Shiba Inu and Tibetan Spaniel. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Shiba Inu and Tibetan Spaniel. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Shiba Inu and Tibetan Spaniel. Which is more widely recognized?	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	No data available

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