Is the Samoyed Better than the Tibetan Terrier as a Pet? Answer…

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Samoyed Versus Tibetan Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier? 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 Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier 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 Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier 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 Samoyed and for the Tibetan Terrier. 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 Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier.

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

Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier

Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Samoyed is a medium-sized dog while the Tibetan Terrier is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Samoyed belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

On the other hand, the Tibetan Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs 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.

Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Samoyed to the Tibetan Terrier 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 Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier

Factor Samoyed Tibetan Terrier
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 1/5
Height 1 foot, 7 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 50 to 60 pounds 20 to 24 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2460 $1930
Price Range $1500 – $3000 $1500 – $2100
Temperament Score 80.3 percent 57.1 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 1 year
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (X-L PRA) DNA Test
  • RD/OSD
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification REQUIRED
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS (NCL)
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 61 94
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 33 62

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Samoyed 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 Terrier. 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 Samoyed is 71 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Tibetan Terrier is 85 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Tibetan Terrier is a better pet than the Samoyed. So, you should get the Tibetan Terrier!

    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 Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier are most different:

  • Samoyeds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Tibetan Terriers can tolerate hot weather.
  • Samoyeds do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Tibetan Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • Samoyeds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Tibetan Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Samoyeds have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Tibetan Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • The Similarities Between the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier

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

  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier 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 Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier.

    Samoyeds weigh 50 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Samoyeds are 1 foot, 7 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Tibetan Terriers weigh 20 to 24 pounds when fully grown. Tibetan Terriers are 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier

    The lifespan of Samoyeds is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Samoyeds is 13.0 years.

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

    Tibetan Terriers live longer than Samoyeds.

    Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier

    Temperament of the Samoyed Versus the Tibetan Terrier

    The Samoyed has a better temperament than the Tibetan Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Samoyed is 80.3 percent while the temperament score for the Tibetan Terrier is 57.1 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 80.3 percent, the Samoyed has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 57.1 percent, the Tibetan Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 294 Samoyeds and 14 Tibetan Terriers.

    Price of Samoyed versus Price of Tibetan Terrier

    The average price of the Samoyed puppy is $2460. The price of the Samoyed typically ranges from $1500 – $3000. However, the price of a Samoyed can be as low as $800 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 114 Samoyed puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Tibetan Terrier puppy is $1930. The price of the Tibetan Terrier typically ranges from $1500 – $2100. However, the price of the Tibetan Terrier can be as low as $1500 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 11 Tibetan Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Samoyed is more expensive than the Tibetan Terrier.

    Samoyed Tibetan Terrier
    Average Price $2460 $1930
    Price Range $1500 to $3000 $1500 to $2100

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

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Tibetan Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Tibetan Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Samoyed puppy or the Tibetan Terrier 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.

    Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier

    Adopting the Samoyed versus Adopting the Tibetan Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Samoyeds and many Tibetan Terriers 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 Samoyed named We Have No Dogs Available At This Time. that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Samoyeds like We Have No Dogs Available At This Time. on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Samoyeds, Tibetan Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Boo is a Male Tibetan Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Tibetan Terriers like Boo that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

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

    Also, Sonnie is an adorable Male Tibetan Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Samoyeds and Tibetan Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Samoyeds and Tibetan Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Samoyed versus the Intelligence of the Tibetan Terrier

    Samoyed Tibetan Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 33 out of 130 dog breeds 62 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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 Samoyed has an obedience intelligence rank of 33 out of 130 dog breeds. The Samoyed belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Samoyeds tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Tibetan Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 62 out of 130 dog breeds. The Tibetan Terrier belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Tibetan Terriers tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Samoyed is more intelligent than the Tibetan Terrier.

    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 Samoyed versus Popularity of Tibetan Terrier

    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 Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Samoyed is more popular with dog owners than the Tibetan Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Samoyed is 61 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Tibetan Terrier is 94 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Samoyed

    Popularity of Samoyed

    Popularity of Tibetan Terrier

    Popularity of Tibetan Terrier

    Year Samoyed Popularity Rank Tibetan Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 67 88
    2014 68 88
    2015 61 90
    2016 65 91
    2017 57 101
    2018 59 96
    2019 58 101
    2020 56 99

    Health Problems of Samoyed versus Health Problems of Tibetan Terrier

    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 Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier 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 Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Samoyed.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Tibetan Terrier than for the Samoyed.

    5 health tests are recommended for Samoyed while 8 tests are recommended for the Tibetan Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Samoyeds and in Tibetan Terriers.

    Samoyed Health Problems

    Samoyeds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Samoyed 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 Samoyed puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Samoyed 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 Samoyeds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 1 year
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (X-L PRA) DNA Test
  • RD/OSD
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Samoyeds here.

    Tibetan Terrier Health Problems

    Tibetan Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Tibetan Terrier 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 Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Tibetan Terrier 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 Terriers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification REQUIRED
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS (NCL)
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Tibetan Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Samoyeds and Tibetan Terriers

    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 Samoyed Breed is Advanced Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Samoyed ranks 46 out of 71 dog breeds for Advanced Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 486 Samoyeds, 1 of them had Advanced Cardiac problems.

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

  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 46 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 50 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 98 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 100 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 103 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 110 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 123 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 Terrier Breed is Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems.

    This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 2930 Tibetan Terriers, 131 of them had Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems.

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

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Rcd4 Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 3 out of 8 Dog Breeds
  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 9 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 10 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 10 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 23 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 31 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 72 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 142 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 153 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Samoyed and in Tibetan Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier:

    Disease Samoyed Rank Tibetan Terrier Rank
    Advanced Cardiac problems 46 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 50 out of 159 dog breeds 31 out of 159 dog breeds
    Patella problems 98 out of 145 dog breeds 23 out of 145 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 100 out of 144 dog breeds 72 out of 144 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 103 out of 115 dog breeds 10 out of 115 dog breeds
    Hips problems 110 out of 198 dog breeds 153 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 123 out of 182 dog breeds 142 out of 182 dog breeds
    Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems Not Common 1 out of 1 dog breeds
    Rcd4 Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems Not Common 3 out of 8 dog breeds
    Primary Lens Luxation problems Not Common 9 out of 17 dog breeds
    Baer Hearing Test problems Not Common 10 out of 21 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: Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier

    Samoyeds do not like to be left alone.

    Tibetan Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Samoyeds shed more than Tibetan Terriers?

    Samoyeds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

    Which one drools more, the Samoyed or the Tibetan Terrier

    Samoyeds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Tibetan Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Samoyed or the Tibetan Terrier?

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

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

    Does the Samoyed Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Tibetan Terrier?

    Samoyeds 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 Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Samoyeds Bark and Howl? What about Tibetan Terriers?

    Samoyeds bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can Samoyeds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Tibetan Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Samoyeds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Tibetan Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Samoyed vs. Tibetan Terrier

    Samoyeds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Can Samoyeds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Tibetan Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Samoyeds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Tibetan Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Samoyed or the Tibetan Terrier?

    Samoyeds get along very well with other dogs.

    Tibetan Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Samoyeds good family dogs? What about Tibetan Terriers?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Samoyeds and Tibetan Terriers?

    Samoyeds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Samoyed Easier to Train than the Tibetan Terrier?

    Samoyeds are fairly easy to train.

    Tibetan Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Samoyed Better for Apartment Owners than the Tibetan Terrier?

    Samoyeds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Tibetan Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Samoyed or the Tibetan Terrier?

    Samoyeds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Tibetan Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Samoyed

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Samoyed 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 Samoyed:

  • English Setter (75 percent match with Samoyed). Here is our comparison of the Tibetan Terrier vs English Setter.
  • Siberian Husky (75 percent match with Samoyed). Here is our comparison of the Tibetan Terrier vs Siberian Husky.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Tibetan Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Tibetan Terrier 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 Terrier:

  • Portuguese Water Dog (78 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Samoyed vs Portuguese Water Dog.
  • Barbet (79 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Samoyed vs Barbet.
  • Lakeland Terrier (79 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Samoyed vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (78 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Samoyed vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Samoyed Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Samoyed versus Border Terrier     Samoyed versus Akbash     Samoyed versus American Foxhound     Samoyed versus Australian Shepherd     Samoyed versus Dutch Shepherd     Samoyed versus Shetland Sheepdog     Samoyed versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Samoyed versus German Pinscher     Samoyed versus Basenji     Samoyed versus Puggle     Samoyed versus Chinese Crested     Samoyed versus Portuguese Pointer     Samoyed versus German Shepherd Dog     Samoyed versus Border Collie     Samoyed versus Finnish Spitz     Samoyed versus Greyhound     Samoyed versus Akita Chow     Samoyed versus Lhasapoo     Samoyed versus Gordon Setter     Samoyed versus Barbet     Samoyed versus Lhasa Apso     Samoyed versus Tibetan Spaniel     Samoyed versus Bolognese     Samoyed versus Kai Ken     Samoyed versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     

    Tibetan Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Tibetan Terrier versus English Cocker Spaniel     Tibetan Terrier versus Silky Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Akita Chow     Tibetan Terrier versus Cavapoo     Tibetan Terrier versus Biewer Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Goldador     Tibetan Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Ibizan Hound     Tibetan Terrier versus Briard     Tibetan Terrier versus Akita Chow     Tibetan Terrier versus Shiba Inu     Tibetan Terrier versus Australian Cattle Dog     Tibetan Terrier versus Basset Hound     Tibetan Terrier versus Maltipoo     Tibetan Terrier versus Tibetan Mastiff     Tibetan Terrier versus Brussels Griffon     Tibetan Terrier versus Xoloitzcuintli     Tibetan Terrier versus Plott     Tibetan Terrier versus Bernedoodle     Tibetan Terrier versus Gordon Setter     Tibetan Terrier versus Weimaraner     Tibetan Terrier versus Dachshund     Tibetan Terrier versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Tibetan Terrier versus King Shepherd     Tibetan Terrier versus Border Terrier     

    Conclusion: Samoyed versus Tibetan Terrier. 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 Samoyed and the Tibetan Terrier better suits you and your family.