Are Tibetan Terriers Good Dogs? What Science Says

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022

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Introduction to the Temperament of the Tibetan Terrier

The are many descriptions of the temperament of the Tibetan Terrier out there. However, most of these descriptions are difficult to verify or prove. They are based on mere speculations.

In this article, we will provide a factual description of the temperament of the Tibetan Terrier based on solid scientific research. This will give you a better understanding of what you can expect from the Tibetan Terrier breed.

We obtained our description of the temperament of Tibetan Terrier by analyzing raw scientific data from The Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) database.

The C-BARQ dog temperament standard was developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It is considered the gold standard for measuring the behavior of dogs.

Over the years, the C-BARQ study has collected data on the temperament of thousands of dogs of different breeds including the Tibetan Terrier.

The C-BARQ study obtains its data by asking dog owners to score the behavior of their dogs on different behavior patterns.

The idea behind the C-BARQ study is that if it collects thousands of scores from thousands of dog owners on different aspects of dog behavior, a clear pattern will emerge on the temperament of different dog breeds.

The C-BARQ questionnaire measures 14 behavior aspects of dogs:

  1. Aggression towards stranger
  2. Aggression towards its owner
  3. Aggression towards other dogs
  4. How well they get along with other dogs
  5. Fear of strangers
  6. Fear of new things (new objects, unfamiliar loud sounds, etc)
  7. Fear of other dogs
  8. Separation anxiety
  9. Clinginess
  10. Trainability/ Stubbornness
  11. Prey drive
  12. Excitability
  13. Touch sensitivity
  14. Energy level

In this article, we will discuss the score of the Tibetan Terrier for each of these 14 characteristics. This will let you know the real temperament of the Tibetan Terrier.

The summary table below shows the score of the Tibetan Terrier for the different behavioral characteristics.

High percentage scores close to 100 are bad. Low percentage scores close to 0 are good.

Behavior Score
Dog Directed Aggression 62.3 percent
Dog Directed Fear 60.3 percent
Prey Drive 46.0 percent
Stubbornness 44.8 percent
Nonsocial Fear 38.8 percent
Excitability 38.7 percent
Owner Directed Aggression 36.5 percent
Separation Related Behavior 35.7 percent
Stranger Directed Fear 32.6 percent
Dog Rivalry 30.1 percent
Energy Level 30.0 percent
Attachment Attention Seeking 28.3 percent
Touch Sensitivity 24.2 percent
Stranger Directed Aggression 23.5 percent

Note that with proper training, you can better your Tibetan Terrier`s temperament. To learn how to properly train your Tibetan Terrier, I highly recommend that you go through Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things that I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Tibetan Terrier.

See also our complete ranking of dog breeds from the `best` to the `worst` based on temperament.

Are Tibetan Terriers Aggressive Towards Strangers?

Dog breeds that are aggressive to strangers show hostile responses to strangers approaching or invading the dog`s or the dog owner`s personal space, territory, or home range.

Stranger-aggressive dog breeds are quick to show aggression to unfamiliar people.

Typical signs of moderate aggression in dogs include barking, growling, and baring of teeth. More serious display of aggression generally includes snapping, lunging, biting, or attempting to bite.

Tibetan Terriers are a little bit aggressive towards strangers.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks low for aggression towards strangers.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 92 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards strangers.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a stranger-directed-aggression score of 23.5 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit aggressive towards strangers just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Aggression Score
89 Cocker Spaniel (English) 25.4 %
90 Pug 23.7 %
91 Shih Tzu 23.6 %
92 Tibetan Terrier 23.5 %
93 Pointer 23.5 %
94 Norwegian Elkhound 23.2 %
95 Labrador Retriever 22.8 %

The dog breeds that are most aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Dachshund
  3. Miniature Pinscher
  4. Dachshund (Miniature)
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. Siberian Husky
  2. Greyhound
  3. Irish Wolfhound
  4. Samoyed
  5. Black and Tan Coonhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most stranger-aggressive breed to the least stranger-aggressive breed.

Temperament of the Tibetan Terrier

Are Tibetan Terriers Aggressive Towards their Owners?

Due to human effort over the course of many centuries, the dog has become a very domestic animal. Dogs have learned to live well with humans. As a result, dogs respect and love their owners. Nevertheless, some dog breeds are less respectful to their owners than some other dog breeds.

Owner-aggressive dog breeds show threatening or hostile responses to their owner or other members of the household when challenged, manhandled, stared at, stepped over, or when approached while in possession of food, objects, or toys.

A dog that is owner-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite their owners.

Tibetan Terriers are very much aggressive towards their owners.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks very high for aggression towards its owner.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 19 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards their owners.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has an owner-directed-aggression score of 36.5 %.

Other dog breeds that are very much owner-aggressive just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Owner-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Owner-Directed-Aggression Score
16 Dachshund 40.0 %
17 Cairn Terrier 38.2 %
18 Chihuahua 36.7 %
19 Tibetan Terrier 36.5 %
20 Dalmatian 36.1 %
21 Bearded Collie 34.5 %
22 Pomeranian 33.6 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards their owners are the:

  1. Pekingese
  2. Basenji
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Lhasa Apso
  5. Alaskan Husky

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards their owners are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Pointer
  3. Irish Water Spaniel
  4. Rhodesian Ridgeback
  5. Italian Greyhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to their owners to the ones that are least aggressive to their owners.

Are Tibetan Terriers Aggressive Towards other Dogs?

Dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs will direct aggressive threats or actions toward unknown or unfamiliar dogs.

A dog-aggressive dog will threaten or show hostile responses when approached by unfamiliar dogs

A dog that is dog-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite other dogs.

Tibetan Terriers are quite a bit aggressive towards other dogs.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks high for aggression towards other dogs.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 33 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards other dogs.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a dog-directed aggression score of 62.3 %.

Other dog breeds that are quite a bit dog-aggressive just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Aggression Score
30 Jack Russell Terrier 65.8 %
31 Saint Bernard 63.0 %
32 Staffordshire Bull Terrier 62.6 %
33 Tibetan Terrier 62.3 %
34 Chinese Shar-Pei 61.7 %
35 English Bulldog 60.5 %
36 Dachshund (Miniature) 60.1 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards other dogs are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Pit Bull mix
  5. Dachshund

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards other dogs are the:

  1. Pointer
  2. Black and Tan Coonhound
  3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  4. Irish Wolfhound
  5. Keeshond

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to other dogs to the ones that are least aggressive to other dogs.

Personality of the Tibetan Terrier

Are Tibetan Terriers Afraid of Strangers?

Some dogs breeds tend to be fearful of strangers.

Dogs that are fearful of strangers will avoid strangers. These dogs will crouch, cringe, or tremble when approached by strangers.

Extreme fear in dogs is characterized by serious attempts to escape or hide from the feared stranger.

Tibetan Terriers are somewhat fearful of strangers.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks average for fear of strangers.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 51 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of strangers.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a stranger-directed-fear score of 32.6 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat stranger-fearful just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Fear Score
48 Greyhound 33.7 %
49 Havanese 33.7 %
50 Poodle (Miniature) 33.4 %
51 Tibetan Terrier 32.6 %
52 Great Pyrenees 32.5 %
53 Cairn Terrier 32.2 %
54 Pit Bull mix 31.5 %

The dog breeds that show the most fear of strangers are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Chinese Crested
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least fearful of strangers are the:

  1. Old English Sheepdog
  2. Irish Wolfhound
  3. Norwegian Elkhound
  4. Siberian Husky
  5. Giant Schnauzer

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of strangers to the ones that are least fearful to strangers.

Are Tibetan Terriers Afraid of Other Dogs?

Some dogs breeds tend to show fear when an unfamiliar dog approaches them.

A dog that is fearful of other dogs will try to avoid meeting other dogs.

Tibetan Terriers are very much fearful of other dogs.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks very high for fear of other dogs.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 15 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of other dogs.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a dog-directed-fear score of 60.3 %.

Other dog breeds that are very much other-dog-fearful just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Fear Score
12 Dachshund 62.1 %
13 Italian Greyhound 61.7 %
14 Fox Terrier (Smooth) 60.7 %
15 Tibetan Terrier 60.3 %
16 Shih Tzu 60.0 %
17 French Bulldog 59.6 %
18 Poodle (Miniature) 59.5 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Lhasa Apso

The dog breeds that are least fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Ibizan Hound
  3. Eurasier
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of other dogs to the ones that are least fearful of other dogs.

Is the Tibetan Terrier a good pet

Do Tibetan Terriers Have Non-Social Fears?

Dogs that are fearful of sudden or loud noises, traffic, and unfamiliar objects and situations are said to exhibit nonsocial fear.

Tibetan Terriers are quite a bit fearful of unfamiliar sounds, situations, and objects.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks high for non-social fear.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 42 out of 124 dog breeds for being fearful of unfamiliar things and situations.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a nonsocial-fear score of 38.8 %.

Other dog breeds that are quite a bit nonsocial-fearful just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Nonsocial-Fear Rank Breed Nonsocial-Fear Score
39 Treeing Walker Coonhound 40.9 %
40 Fox Terrier (Wire/Wire-haired) 40.0 %
41 Mastiff (English) 39.7 %
42 Tibetan Terrier 38.8 %
43 Pit Bull 38.6 %
44 Jack Russell Terrier 37.5 %
45 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 37.3 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Dingo
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. English Bulldog
  5. Italian Greyhound

The dog breeds that are least fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Siberian Husky
  3. Irish Setter
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations to the ones least fearful of unfamiliar situations.

Do Tibetan Terriers Get Along Well With Other Dogs?

Some dog breeds display high dog rivalry. These dog breeds will threaten or act hostile to other familiar dogs in the same household.

These dog breeds will compete with other dogs. Also, these dog breeds do not get along well with other dogs.

Tibetan Terriers are a little bit competitive when dealing with other dogs.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks low on dog rivalry.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 91 out of 124 dog breeds for displaying dog rivalry when dealing with familiar dogs.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a dog-rivalry score of 30.1 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit competition-driven just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Dog-Rivalry Rank Breed Dog-Rivalry Score
88 Greyhound 31.3 %
89 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 31.1 %
90 Bullmastiff 30.7 %
91 Tibetan Terrier 30.1 %
92 Flat-Coated Retriever 29.1 %
93 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 29.1 %
94 Black and Tan Coonhound 27.4 %

The dog breeds that do not get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Miniature Pinscher
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. French Bulldog
  5. Treeing Walker Coonhound

The dog breeds that get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Saint Bernard
  3. Norwegian Elkhound
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Scottish Terrier

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how well they get along with other dog breeds.

The Tibetan Terrier. Is it aggressive?

Are Tibetan Terriers Easy to Train?

Dogs have high trainability have the willingness to listen to their owner. These dogs are not stubborn. These dogs obey simple commands, and they learn very quickly.

Highly trainable dogs excel at fetching objects. They also respond positively to correction and ignore distraction.

Tibetan Terriers are a little bit easy to train.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks low for trainability.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 92 out of 124 dog breeds for easiness to train.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the trainability of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a trainability score of 55.2 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit easy to train just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Trainability Rank Breed Trainability Score
89 Alaskan Husky 55.8 %
90 Maltese 55.6 %
91 Irish Wolfhound 55.3 %
92 Tibetan Terrier 55.2 %
93 Shih Tzu 54.6 %
94 Siberian Husky 54.3 %
95 Cairn Terrier 54.1 %

The dog breeds that are most easy to train are the:

  1. Belgian Tervuren
  2. Belgian Malinois
  3. Border Collie
  4. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  5. Irish Water Spaniel

The dog breeds that are difficult to train are the:

  1. Dingo
  2. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  3. Basenji
  4. Afghan Hound
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are easiest to train to the ones that are most difficult to train.

Learn more about how intelligent the Tibetan Terrier is and how the intelligence of the Tibetan Terrier affects its trainability in this article on how smart the Tibetan Terrier is.

Do Tibetan Terriers Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?

Dog breeds that have high chase-drive will run after (chase) cats, birds, and/or other small animals, given the opportunity.

Tibetan Terriers are somewhat into chasing after other smaller pets like cats, squirrels, chickens, and birds.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks average for small-pet-chasing.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 71 out of 124 dog breeds for chasing after smaller pets.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a chasing score of 46.0 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat into chasing after smaller pets just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Chasing Rank Breed Chasing Score
68 American Eskimo Dog 46.5 %
69 Flat-Coated Retriever 46.2 %
70 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 46.1 %
71 Tibetan Terrier 46.0 %
72 Miniature Pinscher 45.8 %
73 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 45.4 %
74 Cardigan Welsh Corgi 45.0 %

The dog breeds that like chasing after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Basenji
  2. Dingo
  3. Ibizan Hound
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Borzoi

The dog breeds that will not chase after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Pug
  2. Bulldog
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. Bernese Mountain Dog
  5. Great Pyrenees

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their prey drive.

Things to know before getting the Tibetan Terrier

Do Tibetan Terriers Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?

Some dog breeds like to stay close to their owners all the time. These dogs like attention, and they like to receive the affection of their owners.

These dogs get jealous when their owners give attention to other dogs or other people instead of them.

Dogs with these traits are described as attachment/attention-seeking.

Tibetan Terriers are not attachment/attention-seeking.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks very low for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 106 out of 124 dog breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has an attachment/attention-seeking score of 28.3 %.

Other dog breeds that are not attachment/attention-seeking just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Attachment-Attention-Seeking Rank Breed Attachment-Attention-Seeking Score
103 Ibizan Hound 29.4 %
104 Chinook 29.4 %
105 Airedale Terrier 28.8 %
106 Tibetan Terrier 28.3 %
107 Black and Tan Coonhound 27.9 %
108 Akita 27.8 %
109 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 26.2 %

The dog breeds that are always seeking the attention of their owners are the:

  1. Poodle (Toy)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Australian Cattle Dog
  5. American Eskimo Dog

The dog breeds that are aloof are the:

  1. Norwegian Elkhound
  2. Borzoi
  3. Kuvasz
  4. English Setter
  5. Chow Chow

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their clinginess.

Do Tibetan Terriers have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?

Dog breeds that have separation anxiety do not like to be left alone.

These dog breeds tend to bark and destroy things when separated from their owners.

They become restless or lose their appetite when left alone.

Tibetan Terriers are somewhat prone to developing separation anxiety.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks average for separation anxiety relative to other dog breeds.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 65 out of 124 dog breeds for separation anxiety.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a separation anxiety score of 35.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat prone to develop separation anxiety just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Separation-Related-Behavior Rank Breed Separation-Related-Behavior Score
62 Dingo 38.6 %
63 Afghan Hound 37.8 %
64 Boston Terrier 37.1 %
65 Tibetan Terrier 35.7 %
66 Black and Tan Coonhound 34.7 %
67 Great Dane 34.6 %
68 Rat Terrier 33.5 %

The dog breeds that are most prone to develop separation anxiety are listed below. These dog breeds do not like to be left alone. These dog breeds are the:

  1. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Miniature Pinscher
  5. Australian Silky Terrier

The dog breeds that are least prone to develop separation anxiety are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Giant Schnauzer
  4. Eurasier
  5. Bernese Mountain Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their tendency to develop separation anxiety.

Temperament Profile of the Tibetan Terrier

Are Tibetan Terriers Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?

Dogs that are touch-sensitive are fearful of `painful` procedures such as bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinary examinations.

These dogs do not like going through these `painful` procedures, and they will react to show they do not like the procedure.

Tibetan Terriers are a little bit touch-sensitive.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks low for touch sensitivity.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 78 out of 124 dog breeds for touch sensitivity.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has a touch-sensitivity score of 24.2 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit touch-sensitive just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Touch-Sensitivity Rank Breed Touch-Sensitivity Score
75 English Springer Spaniel 24.7 %
76 German Shepherd 24.4 %
77 Eurasier 24.3 %
78 Tibetan Terrier 24.2 %
79 American Staffordshire Terrier 24.0 %
80 Flat-Coated Retriever 23.8 %
81 Irish Setter 23.8 %

The dog breeds that are most touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  2. Miniature Pinscher
  3. Pekingese
  4. Australian Silky Terrier
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Pointer
  4. Gordon Setter
  5. Portuguese Water Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their sensitivity to touch.

Are Tibetan Terriers Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?

Excitable dog or hyper dog breeds display strong reactions to potentially exciting or arousing events, such as:

  • going for walks
  • car trips
  • sound of the doorbell
  • arrival of visitors, and
  • the owner arriving home

Highly excitable dog breeds have difficulty settling down after arousal.

Tibetan Terriers are a little bit hyper (excitable).

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks low for excitability.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 83 out of 124 dog breeds for excitability.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has an excitability score of 38.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit excitable just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Excitability Rank Breed Excitability Score
80 Bernese Mountain Dog 40.1 %
81 Standard Schnauzer 39.3 %
82 Irish Setter 39.1 %
83 Tibetan Terrier 38.7 %
84 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 38.7 %
85 Dalmatian 38.5 %
86 Portuguese Water Dog 38.2 %

The dog breeds that are most hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Borzoi
  2. Samoyed
  3. Great Pyrenees
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Anatolian Shepherd

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how hyper they are.

The Tibetan Terrier

Are Tibetan Terriers Playful? What is the Energy Level of Tibetan Terriers

Energetic dog breeds are very playful dog breeds. These are the dog breeds that do not get tired easily.

Tibetan Terriers are not energetic.

This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks very low for energy level.

The Tibetan Terrier ranks number 108 out of 124 dog breeds for energy level.

This information is based on what 17 Tibetan Terrier owners reported on the temperament of their Tibetan Terrier in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Tibetan Terrier has an energy-level score of 30.0 %.

Other dog breeds that are not energetic just like the Tibetan Terrier are listed in the table below

Energy-Level Rank Breed Energy-Level Score
105 Bulldog 32.1 %
106 Standard Schnauzer 31.9 %
107 Dachshund (Miniature) 30.5 %
108 Tibetan Terrier 30.0 %
109 Irish Wolfhound 30.0 %
110 Basset Hound 29.2 %
111 Mastiff (English) 29.0 %

The dog breeds that are most playful and most energetic are the:

  1. Belgian Malinois
  2. Belgian Tervuren
  3. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  4. German Shorthaired Pointer
  5. Ibizan Hound

The dog breeds that are laziest are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Anatolian Shepherd
  3. Greyhound
  4. Great Pyrenees
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most energetic to the least energetic.

Conclusion on Tibetan Terrier Temperament

The temperament of your Tibetan Terrier comes from a combination of its genetics and what environment your Tibetan Terrier is exposed to.

You cannot change your Tibetan Terrier`s gene but you can change the things you expose your Tibetan Terrier to.

Exposing your Tibetan Terrier to dog training sessions early in its life can help you mold the temperament of your Tibetan Terrier to what you desire.

Again, with proper training, you can better your Tibetan Terrier`s temperament. To learn how to properly train a dog, I highly recommend Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Tibetan Terrier.

If you think the Tibetan Terrier is the right dog breed for you, see our article on how much Tibetan Terriers cost and Tibetan Terrier puppy buying guide.

Also, see our list of reputable Tibetan Terrier breeders in the United States and the prices of their Tibetan Terrier puppies.