Breed comparison

Löwchen vs Tibetan Spaniel

How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.

5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers4
4Playfulness4
3Energy level3
4Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
4Adaptability4
4Watchdog / protective4
3Barking3
2Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
1Drooling2

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, playfulness, energy level, mental stimulation needs.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Löwchen if you want less dog hair, you want a dog that is easier to train. Pick the Tibetan Spaniel 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.

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