Active
Playful
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Assertive
Easygoing
Willful

Agile
Curious
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Faithful
Independent

Tibetan Spalteses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Schipperkes are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Maltese, Tibetan Spaniel

sheepdog

Late 20th Century

1600s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Sable
Red
Fawn
Cream
White
Black

Black
Cream
Brown
Blue

Tibetan Spalteses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Schipperkes have medium-length coats.

A Tibetan Spaltese can have a litter of 3-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Schipperke can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hydrocephalus
Obesity
Portosystemic Shunt

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Tibetan Spaltese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Schipperke has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Tibetan Spalteses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Schipperkes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Tibetan Spalteses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Tibetan Spaltese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Schipperkes are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Tibetan Spaltese, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Schipperke, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Tibetan Spalteses usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Schipperkes usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Tibetan Spaltese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Schipperke has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Tibetan Spaltese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Schipperke should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-15 pound (2 - 7 kg) Tibetan Spaltese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Schipperke feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Tibetan Spaltese is somewhere $0.40 - $0.60 per day.

The average cost of a Schipperke is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Tibetan Spaltese is between $21 - $28. This makes an average of $252 - $336 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Schipperke is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Tibetan Spalteses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Schipperkes can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Tibetan Spalteses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Schipperkes are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Tibetan Spalteses are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Schipperkes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Tibetan Spalteses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Schipperkes are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Tibetan Spalteses have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Schipperkes are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Tibetan Spalteses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Schipperkes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.