Differences and Similarities between the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel.

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Maltese Versus Tibetan Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Maltese and for the Tibetan Spaniel. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Maltese or the Tibetan Spaniel.

Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel

Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel: Overview

Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are similar in size. The Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are both tiny-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are Companion Dogs. This means both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Maltese to the Tibetan Spaniel based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel

Factor Maltese Tibetan Spaniel
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 3/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Height 8 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder From 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight Up to 7 pounds 9 to 15 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2580 $1650
Price Range $1800 – $3000 $1200 – $2000
Temperament Score 82.4 percent 91.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • approved laboratory
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 33 117
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 59 46

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Maltese in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Tibetan Spaniel. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Maltese is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Tibetan Spaniel is 82 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Tibetan Spaniel is not better or worse than the Maltese. So, you can get the Tibetan Spaniel or the Maltese!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel

    The Similarities Between the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel

    The Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are most similar:

  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are very easy to train.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are very playful.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel.

    Malteses weigh Up to 7 pounds when fully grown. Malteses are 8 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Tibetan Spaniels weigh 9 to 15 pounds when fully grown. Tibetan Spaniels are From 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel

    The lifespan of Malteses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Malteses is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Tibetan Spaniels is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Tibetan Spaniels is 13.5 years.

    Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel

    Temperament of the Tibetan Spaniel Versus the Maltese

    The Tibetan Spaniel has a better temperament than the Maltese.

    This is because the temperament score for the Tibetan Spaniel is 91.7 percent while the temperament score for the Maltese is 82.4 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 82.4 percent, the Maltese has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 91.7 percent, the Tibetan Spaniel has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel by measuring the temperaments of 17 Malteses and 12 Tibetan Spaniels.

    Price of Maltese versus Price of Tibetan Spaniel

    The average price of the Maltese puppy is $2580. The price of the Maltese typically ranges from $1800 – $3000. However, the price of a Maltese can be as low as $500 and as high as $7995. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 413 Maltese puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Tibetan Spaniel puppy is $1650. The price of the Tibetan Spaniel typically ranges from $1200 – $2000. However, the price of the Tibetan Spaniel can be as low as $1000 and as high as $3800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 13 Tibetan Spaniel puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Maltese is more expensive than the Tibetan Spaniel.

    Maltese Tibetan Spaniel
    Average Price $2580 $1650
    Price Range $1800 to $3000 $1200 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Maltese and Tibetan Spaniel. For different price points, the charts show how many Maltese puppies or how many Tibetan Spaniel puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Malteses. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Malteses. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Tibetan Spaniels

    A breakdown of the prices of Tibetan Spaniels

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Maltese puppy or the Tibetan Spaniel puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

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    Adopting the Maltese versus Adopting the Tibetan Spaniel

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Malteses and many Tibetan Spaniels are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Maltese named Gordon 5 Yr And Thumper 11 Year Father And Son Bonded Malteses Males that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Malteses like Gordon 5 Yr And Thumper 11 Year Father And Son Bonded Malteses Males on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Malteses, Tibetan Spaniels are also available for adoption. For example, Dan The Man is a Male Tibetan Spaniel that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Tibetan Spaniels like Dan The Man that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    A1056208 is the name of another Maltese (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Malteses and Tibetan Spaniels that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Maltese versus the Intelligence of the Tibetan Spaniel

    Maltese Tibetan Spaniel
    Intelligence Rank 59 out of 130 dog breeds 46 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Maltese has an obedience intelligence rank of 59 out of 130 dog breeds. The Maltese belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Malteses tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Tibetan Spaniel has an obedience intelligence rank of 46 out of 130 dog breeds. The Tibetan Spaniel belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Tibetan Spaniels tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Tibetan Spaniel is more intelligent than the Maltese.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Maltese versus Popularity of Tibetan Spaniel

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Maltese is more popular with dog owners than the Tibetan Spaniel. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Maltese is 33 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Tibetan Spaniel is 117 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Maltese

    Popularity of Maltese

    Popularity of Tibetan Spaniel

    Popularity of Tibetan Spaniel

    Year Maltese Popularity Rank Tibetan Spaniel Popularity Rank
    2013 27 106
    2014 29 122
    2015 31 115
    2016 33 118
    2017 33 121
    2018 37 119
    2019 36 117
    2020 38 118

    Health Problems of Maltese versus Health Problems of Tibetan Spaniel

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Tibetan Spaniel is prone to more genetic health problems than the Maltese.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Tibetan Spaniel than for the Maltese.

    3 health tests are recommended for Maltese while 4 tests are recommended for the Tibetan Spaniel.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Malteses and in Tibetan Spaniels.

    Maltese Health Problems

    Malteses are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Maltese puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Maltese puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Maltese breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Malteses for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Malteses here.

    Tibetan Spaniel Health Problems

    Tibetan Spaniels are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Tibetan Spaniel puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Tibetan Spaniel puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Tibetan Spaniel breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Tibetan Spaniels for:

  • approved laboratory
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Tibetan Spaniels here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Malteses and Tibetan Spaniels

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Maltese Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    This is because the Maltese ranks 6 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 155 Malteses, 2 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Malteses, and how common these diseases are in Malteses relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 6 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 16 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 41 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 98 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 139 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Tibetan Spaniel Breed is Patella problems.

    This is because the Tibetan Spaniel ranks 6 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 295 Tibetan Spaniels, 30 of them had Patella problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Tibetan Spaniels, and how common these diseases are in Tibetan Spaniels relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Patella problems: Rank 6 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 97 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 104 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Maltese and in Tibetan Spaniel and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel:

    Disease Maltese Rank Tibetan Spaniel Rank
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 6 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 16 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 41 out of 145 dog breeds 6 out of 145 dog breeds
    Hips problems 98 out of 198 dog breeds 97 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 139 out of 182 dog breeds 104 out of 182 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel

    Malteses do not like to be left alone.

    Tibetan Spaniels do not like to be left alone.

    Do Malteses shed more than Tibetan Spaniels?

    Malteses do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Tibetan Spaniels shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Maltese or the Tibetan Spaniel

    Malteses do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Tibetan Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Maltese or the Tibetan Spaniel?

    Malteses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Tibetan Spaniels are very easy to groom.

    Does the Maltese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Tibetan Spaniel?

    Malteses have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Tibetan Spaniels have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Malteses Bark and Howl? What about Tibetan Spaniels?

    Malteses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Tibetan Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Malteses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Tibetan Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Malteses cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Tibetan Spaniels cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Maltese vs. Tibetan Spaniel

    Malteses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Tibetan Spaniels have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Malteses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Tibetan Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Malteses can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Tibetan Spaniels cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Maltese or the Tibetan Spaniel?

    Malteses get along very well with other dogs.

    Tibetan Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Malteses good family dogs? What about Tibetan Spaniels?

    Malteses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Tibetan Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Malteses and Tibetan Spaniels?

    Malteses get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Tibetan Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Maltese Easier to Train than the Tibetan Spaniel?

    Malteses are very easy to train.

    Tibetan Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Is the Maltese Better for Apartment Owners than the Tibetan Spaniel?

    Malteses adapt very well to apartment living.

    Tibetan Spaniels adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Maltese or the Tibetan Spaniel?

    Malteses are very good for new dog owners.

    Tibetan Spaniels are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maltese

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Maltese that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Maltese:

  • Pomapoo (80 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Tibetan Spaniel vs Pomapoo.
  • Peek A Poo (81 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Tibetan Spaniel vs Peek A Poo.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Tibetan Spaniel

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Tibetan Spaniel that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Tibetan Spaniel:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (78 percent match with Tibetan Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Lowchen (78 percent match with Tibetan Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Lowchen.
  • Cockalier (80 percent match with Tibetan Spaniel). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Cockalier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Maltese and how the Tibetan Spaniel compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Maltese and of the Tibetan Spaniel to other breeds:

    Maltese Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Tibetan Spaniel Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Tibetan Spaniel versus Bordoodle     Tibetan Spaniel versus Lhasa Apso     Tibetan Spaniel versus Pug     Tibetan Spaniel versus Scottish Deerhound     Tibetan Spaniel versus Shetland Sheepdog     Tibetan Spaniel versus Norfolk Terrier     Tibetan Spaniel versus Airedale Terrier     Tibetan Spaniel versus Doberman Pinscher     Tibetan Spaniel versus Chi-Poo     Tibetan Spaniel versus Chinook     Tibetan Spaniel versus Lakeland Terrier     Tibetan Spaniel versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Tibetan Spaniel versus Afador     Tibetan Spaniel versus Xoloitzcuintli     Tibetan Spaniel versus Chow Chow     Tibetan Spaniel versus Karelian Bear Dog     Tibetan Spaniel versus French Spaniel     Tibetan Spaniel versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Tibetan Spaniel versus Komondor     Tibetan Spaniel versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Tibetan Spaniel versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Tibetan Spaniel versus Cane Corso     Tibetan Spaniel versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Tibetan Spaniel versus Spanish Mastiff     Tibetan Spaniel versus Bull Terrier     

    Conclusion: Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Maltese and the Tibetan Spaniel better suits you and your family.