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

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Spinone Italiano Versus Tibetan Terrier: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano or the Tibetan Terrier.

Spinone Italiano versus Tibetan Terrier: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Spinone Italiano belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

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.

Spinone Italiano versus Tibetan Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier

Factor Spinone Italiano Tibetan Terrier
Life Span 10 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
Height 22 to 28 inches 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
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
Weight 61 to 86 pounds 20 to 24 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1180 $1930
Price Range $1000 – $1000 $1500 – $2100
Temperament Score 50.0 percent 57.1 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Recommend annual exams beginning at 1 year of age
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • 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 112 94

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano is 86 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Tibetan Terrier is 85 out of 125.

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

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier

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

  • Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool. However, Tibetan Terriers do not have the tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier

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

  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Spinone Italiano versus Tibetan Terrier

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

    Spinone Italianos weigh 61 to 86 pounds when fully grown. Spinone Italianos are 22 to 28 inches 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 Spinone Italiano versus Tibetan Terrier

    The lifespan of Spinone Italianos is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Spinone Italianos is 12.0 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 Spinone Italianos.

    Temperament of the Tibetan Terrier Versus the Spinone Italiano

    The Tibetan Terrier has a better temperament than the Spinone Italiano.

    This is because the temperament score for the Tibetan Terrier is 57.1 percent while the temperament score for the Spinone Italiano is 50.0 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 50.0 percent, the Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 6 Spinone Italianos and 14 Tibetan Terriers.

    Price of Spinone Italiano versus Price of Tibetan Terrier

    The average price of the Spinone Italiano puppy is $1180. The price of the Spinone Italiano typically ranges from $1000 – $1000. However, the price of a Spinone Italiano can be as low as $1000 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 30 Spinone Italiano 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 Tibetan Terrier is more expensive than the Spinone Italiano.

    Spinone Italiano Tibetan Terrier
    Average Price $1180 $1930
    Price Range $1000 to $1000 $1500 to $2100

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Spinone Italianos. 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 Spinone Italiano 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.

    The Popularity of Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Tibetan Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Spinone Italiano. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Tibetan Terrier is 94 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Spinone Italiano is 112 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Spinone Italiano

    Popularity of Spinone Italiano

    Popularity of Tibetan Terrier

    Popularity of Tibetan Terrier

    Year Spinone Italiano Popularity Rank Tibetan Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 117 88
    2014 118 88
    2015 112 90
    2016 105 91
    2017 111 101
    2018 109 96
    2019 116 101
    2020 110 99

    Health Problems of Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano.

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

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

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

    Spinone Italiano Health Problems

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

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Recommend annual exams beginning at 1 year of age
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italiano Breed is Shoulder problems.

    This is because the Spinone Italiano ranks 5 out of 22 dog breeds for Shoulder problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 50 Spinone Italianos, 2 of them had Shoulder problems.

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

  • Shoulder problems: Rank 5 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 16 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 20 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 61 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 77 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 164 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 Spinone Italiano and in Tibetan Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier:

    Disease Spinone Italiano Rank Tibetan Terrier Rank
    Shoulder problems 5 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 16 out of 115 dog breeds 10 out of 115 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 20 out of 159 dog breeds 31 out of 159 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 61 out of 144 dog breeds 72 out of 144 dog breeds
    Hips problems 77 out of 198 dog breeds 153 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 164 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
    Patella problems Not Common 23 out of 145 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: Spinone Italiano versus Tibetan Terrier

    Spinone Italianos do not like to be left alone.

    Tibetan Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Spinone Italianos shed more than Tibetan Terriers?

    Spinone Italianos shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Spinone Italiano or the Tibetan Terrier

    Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool.

    Tibetan Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Spinone Italiano or the Tibetan Terrier?

    Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italiano Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Tibetan Terrier?

    Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italianos Bark and Howl? What about Tibetan Terriers?

    Spinone Italianos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

    Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Tibetan Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Spinone Italianos can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Tibetan Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Spinone Italiano vs. Tibetan Terrier

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

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

    Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Tibetan Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Spinone Italianos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Tibetan Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Spinone Italianos get along very well with other dogs.

    Tibetan Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Spinone Italianos good family dogs? What about Tibetan Terriers?

    Spinone Italianos 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 Spinone Italianos and Tibetan Terriers?

    Spinone Italianos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Spinone Italiano Easier to Train than the Tibetan Terrier?

    Spinone Italianos are very easy to train.

    Tibetan Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Spinone Italiano Better for Apartment Owners than the Tibetan Terrier?

    Spinone Italianos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Tibetan Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Spinone Italianos are very good for new dog owners.

    Tibetan Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spinone Italiano

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

  • Collie (75 percent match with Spinone Italiano). Here is our comparison of the Tibetan Terrier vs Collie.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Spinone Italiano). Here is our comparison of the Tibetan Terrier vs French Spaniel.
  • 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 Spinone Italiano vs Portuguese Water Dog.
  • Barbet (79 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Spinone Italiano vs Barbet.
  • Lakeland Terrier (79 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Spinone Italiano vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (78 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Spinone Italiano vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Spinone Italiano Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Spinone Italiano versus Pointer     Spinone Italiano versus Tibetan Terrier     Spinone Italiano versus Canaan Dog     Spinone Italiano versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Spinone Italiano versus Hovawart     Spinone Italiano versus Puli     Spinone Italiano versus Barbet     Spinone Italiano versus Pomchi     Spinone Italiano versus Cavachon     Spinone Italiano versus Pomchi     Spinone Italiano versus Basset Hound     Spinone Italiano versus Coton de Tulear     Spinone Italiano versus Black Russian Terrier     Spinone Italiano versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Spinone Italiano versus Bernedoodle     Spinone Italiano versus Swedish Vallhund     Spinone Italiano versus Chihuahua     Spinone Italiano versus Dachshund     Spinone Italiano versus Ibizan Hound     Spinone Italiano versus Australian Shepherd     Spinone Italiano versus Whippet     Spinone Italiano versus Shichon     Spinone Italiano versus Jack Russell Terrier     Spinone Italiano versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Spinone Italiano versus Belgian Tervuren     

    Tibetan Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Tibetan Terrier versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Tibetan Terrier versus Schipperke     Tibetan Terrier versus Belgian Sheepdog     Tibetan Terrier versus Vizsla     Tibetan Terrier versus Boxerdoodle     Tibetan Terrier versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Tibetan Terrier versus Mastiff     Tibetan Terrier versus Shih Tzu     Tibetan Terrier versus Chihuahua     Tibetan Terrier versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Tibetan Terrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Tibetan Terrier versus Morkie     Tibetan Terrier versus Bolognese     Tibetan Terrier versus Dachshund     Tibetan Terrier versus Chinook     Tibetan Terrier versus Havanese     Tibetan Terrier versus Dalmatian     Tibetan Terrier versus Swedish Vallhund     Tibetan Terrier versus Standard Schnauzer     Tibetan Terrier versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Finnish Lapphund     Tibetan Terrier versus Chi-Poo     Tibetan Terrier versus Karelian Bear Dog     Tibetan Terrier versus Morkie     Tibetan Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel     

    Conclusion: Spinone Italiano 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 Spinone Italiano and the Tibetan Terrier better suits you and your family.