Tibetan Spaniel vs Chihuahua – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Tibetan Spaniel	Chihuahua
Origins	Tibet	Mexico
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	121	32
Reviews	1	6
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Other Names	Tibbie, Simkhyi	Chihuahueño, Csivava
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.
Breed Recognition	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	$600-$800

General Appearance - Tibetan Spaniel vs Chihuahua

Size	Small	Small
Weight	9-15 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)
Avg. Weight	12 pounds (4.1-6.8 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)
Height	10 inches (25 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Avg. Height	10 inches (25 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Hair & Care - Tibetan Spaniel vs Chihuahua

Coat	Silky	Fine
Colors	Cream Red Silver Sable Tan Gold White Black	Chocolate Fawn Tan Cream Red Black
Grooming	Average: The Tibetan Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Tibetan Spaniels shed none to minimal.	Chihuahuas shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Tibetan Spaniel vs Chihuahua

Temperament	Intelligent Aloof Independent Assertive Happy Willful	Alert Devoted Intelligent Courageous Lively Quick
Intelligent Rank	Average: Tibetan Spaniel's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Tibetan Spaniels are easy to train.	Chihuahuas are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Tibetan Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Tibetan Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Chihuahuas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Tibetan Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Chihuahuas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Tibetan Spaniels need a lot of social interaction.	Chihuahuas need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Tibetan Spaniel rarely barks.	High: The Chihuahua is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Tibetan Spaniels are good watchdogs.	Chihuahuas are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Tibetan Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.	Chihuahuas strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Tibetan Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Tibetan Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Chihuahuas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Tibetan Spaniels have average wanderlust potential.	Chihuahuas tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	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.	Chihuahuas 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.
Apartment Friendly	Tibetan Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Chihuahuas are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Tibetan Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chihuahuas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Tibetan Spaniels tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chihuahuas 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.

Good With - Tibetan Spaniel vs Chihuahua

Stranger Friendly	Tibetan Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Chihuahuas are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Tibetan Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	Chihuahuas are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Tibetan Spaniels are very cat-friendly dogs.	Chihuahuas are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Tibetan Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.	Chihuahuas are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Tibetan Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Tibetan Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Tibetan Spaniels are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Chihuahuas are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Tibetan Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Chihuahuas 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Tibetan Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Chihuahua 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.

Health Factors - Tibetan Spaniel vs Chihuahua

Health Issues	Tibetan Spaniels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Shivering
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	14-18 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Tibetan Spaniels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Chihuahuas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Tibetan Spaniels exercise need is minimal.	Chihuahuas exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need	Tibetan Spaniels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Chihuahuas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Tibetan Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Tibetan Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Chihuahua is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Tibetan Spaniel vs Chihuahua

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	3-6 puppies	2-4 puppies
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