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Name	American Cocker Spaniel	Tibetan Terrier	Tibetan Mastiff
Origins	United States	Tibet	Tibet
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cocker Merry Cocker Cocker Spaniel	Dokhi Apso Tsang Apso	Tsang-khyi Dok-Khyi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$2000	$2500-$3500
Availability Which is easier to get, American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	Very frequent: The American Cocker Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Tibetan Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Tibetan Mastiff is easier than average to get.

American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Terrier? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff weight comparison:	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)	18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	140-170 pounds (64-78 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	24 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg)	155 pounds (71 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff height comparison:	15-16.5 inches (38-41 cm)	14-17 inches (36-43 cm)	25-28 inches (61-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15-16.5 inches (39.5 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	26.5 inches (66 cm)

American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff coat comparison:	Feathered	Thick Smooth	Thick Hard
Colors What are the original American Cocker Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier and Tibetan Mastiff color?	Brown Red Tan Buff Silver Black	Silver Gray White Black	Blue Gray Tan Brown Red Black
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Mastiff requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or {name3 shedding:	American Cocker Spaniels shed moderately. See more.	Tibetan Terriers shed none to minimal. See more.	Tibetan Mastiffs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.

American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Outright Tempered Merry Intelligent Trusting Joyful Outgoing Sociable	Affectionate Energetic Reserved Intelligent Amiable Gentle Sensitive	Aloof Strong Willed Courageous Protective Stubborn Loyal
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff intelligence:	Very smart: American Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff trainability comparison.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Terriers are quite easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Mastiffs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff playfulness comparison:	The American Cocker Spaniel is a playful breed. See more.	The Tibetan Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	American Cocker Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Tibetan Mastiffs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff?	High: American Cocker Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Tibetan Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff social needs comparison:	American Cocker Spaniels are a social breed. See more.	Tibetan Terriers are a social breed. See more.	Tibetan Mastiffs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Average to High: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Tibetan Terrier rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Tibetan Mastiff is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	American Cocker Spaniels are average watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Terriers are average watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Mastiffs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Cocker Spaniels are average defenders. See more.	Tibetan Terriers are average defenders. See more.	Tibetan Mastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The American Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Tibetan Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Cocker Spaniel bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Mastiff bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	American Cocker Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Tibetan Terriers have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Tibetan Mastiffs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Tibetan Terriers have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Tibetan Mastiffs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Tibetan Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Tibetan Mastiffs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	Very house-friendly dog the American Cocker Spaniel breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Terrier breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tibetan Mastiff breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	American Cocker Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Tibetan Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Tibetan Mastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	American Cocker Spaniels do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Tibetan Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	American Cocker Spaniels are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Tibetan Mastiffs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Cocker Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Tibetan Terriers are generally with other pets.	Tibetan Mastiffs are generally with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	American Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Tibetan Mastiffs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	American Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Tibetan Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Tibetan Mastiffs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	American Cocker Spaniels are dog-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tibetan Mastiffs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Yes American Cocker Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tibetan Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tibetan Mastiffs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes American Cocker Spaniel is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Tibetan Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Tibetan Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Tibetan Mastiffs are not the best breed for elderly people.

American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff Health Comparison

Health Issues American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff?	American Cocker Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Tibetan Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Tibetan Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff health problems comparison:	Allergies Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Cataracts Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Idiopathic Epilepsy Patellar Luxation Primary Seborrhea Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Distichiasis Hip Dysplasia Hyperthyroidism Lens Luxation Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The American Cocker Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Tibetan Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Tibetan Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do American Cocker Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier and Tibetan Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of American Cocker Spaniel: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Terrier: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Mastiff: 12 years
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Hypoallergenic American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff energy level comparison:	American Cocker Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Tibetan Terriers are high-energy dogs.	Tibetan Mastiffs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Tibetan Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Tibetan Mastiffs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	American Cocker Spaniels are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Tibetan Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Tibetan Mastiffs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the American Cocker Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tibetan Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Tibetan Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Tibetan Mastiff can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The American Cocker Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Tibetan Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Tibetan Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Tibetan Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: American Cocker Spaniel or Tibetan Terrier or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Yes American Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can American Cocker Spaniel and Tibetan Terrier and Tibetan Mastiff have?	4-7 puppies	4-6 puppies	5-12 puppies
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American Cocker Spaniel vs Tibetan Terrier vs Tibetan Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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