Breed comparison
Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Tibetan Terrier
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
4Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
4Energy level4
5Trainability3
4Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
4Watchdog / protective4
3Barking3
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming3
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Trainability: the Chesapeake Bay Retriever scores 5 out of 5, the Tibetan Terrier 3.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, mental stimulation needs.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Chesapeake Bay Retriever if you want a dog that is easier to train. Pick the Tibetan Terrier if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.