Tibetan Spaniel vs Border Collie
Breed Compatibility
83% Compatible
Energy Level
Tibetan Spaniel: Calm0.4
Border Collie: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Less Compatible
Trainability
Tibetan Spaniel: Agreeable0.6
Border Collie: Eager to Please1.0
Moderately Compatible
Grooming Needs
Tibetan Spaniel: Weekly Brushing0.4
Border Collie: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Moderate
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Tibetan Spaniel5/5
Border Collie3/5
Good with Other Dogs
Tibetan Spaniel3/5
Border Collie3/5
Good with Strangers
Tibetan Spaniel4/5
Border Collie4/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Tibetan Spaniel
Patellar Luxation: Kneecap displacement
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: Vision loss
Heart Murmurs: Cardiac abnormalities
Portosystemic Shunt: Liver condition
Cherry Eye: Third eyelid disorder
Entropion: Inward rolling eyelids
Border Collie
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation
CEA: Eye development disorder
MDR1: Drug sensitivity gene
TNS: Neurological condition
CL: Neurological disorder
Epilepsy: Seizure disorder
Pros & Cons Comparison
Tibetan Spaniel
Pros
Adaptable to various living situations
Low exercise requirements
Affectionate with family
Good watchdog capabilities
Cons
Can be stubborn during training
Moderate grooming needs
May be reserved with strangers
Prone to barking
Border Collie
Pros
Extremely intelligent
Highly trainable
Athletic and agile
Loyal and devoted
Excellent working dog
Cons
Requires extensive exercise
May be too intense for novice owners
Strong herding instinct
Needs constant mental stimulation
Can be overly sensitive
Tibetan Spaniel Fun Fact
Known as 'Little Lions' in Tibet due to their practice of perching on monastery walls as lookouts.
Border Collie Fun Fact
Border Collies can learn to recognize over 1,000 words and can understand complex multi-step commands.
Heritage & Purpose
Tibetan Spaniel
Origin:
Serving as companion and watchdog in Tibetan monasteries since ancient times, these alert dogs were valued for their keen vision and warning abilities in the Himalayan region.
Border Collie
Origin:
Developed in the border country between Scotland and England during the 1700s, these dogs revolutionized sheep herding with their distinctive 'eye' and precise control of livestock.
Special Considerations
Tibetan Spaniel
Regular grooming needed for double coat maintenance. Moderate exercise requirements and early socialization important. Watch for eye-related health issues.
Border Collie
Requires extensive daily exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training. Regular grooming needed during shedding seasons. Early socialization crucial.
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