Shikoku
VS
Tibetan Terrier
Shikoku vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare Shikoku and Tibetan Terrier 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 Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
36 – 41 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
8 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Shikoku
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Tibetan Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Small
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 Terrier
Medium, sturdy Tibetan breed with a long protective coat and snowshoe feet, once companion to monks. Calm and gentle indoors, lively and athletic outside. Bright, independent problem‑solver needing kind, consistent training, regular grooming, and close family companionship.
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