Shikoku
VS
Tibetan Spaniel
Shikoku vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare Shikoku and Tibetan Spaniel side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Shikoku
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
24 – 25 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
4 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Shikoku
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Tibetan Spaniel
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
About Tibetan Spaniel
Small but sturdy Tibetan companion dog, about 9–15 lb, with a silky double coat, mane-like ruff, and plumed tail. Alert yet not yappy when trained, cat-like in independence, deeply attached to family, good with respectful children, adaptable to city or country with moderate exercise and grooming.
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