I can't help you much with this but my old landlady did have a Tibetan terrier. At least in that dogs case he was definitely fairly independent. He'd come over to say hi but then he'd go off by himself. Very different than his "sister" the lab who would follow you around everywhere. He was affectionate but not in the same lab kinda way if that makes sense.
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Depending on what it is you like about terriers, the Tibeten may or may not be a good fit - they're not a true terrier. 
My parents have a 2 year old SCWT named Lucy, and she is quite a character.
Wheatens are definitely high energy dogs - we've never managed to get her jumping on people under control and she's prone to spaz attacks. She was a pain in the butt at puppy class because she was too excited to function. That being said, she's very well behaved in the house - easy to potty train and has never shown the inclination to counter surf or chew.
The SCWT coat is very high maintenance - the fur is so soft that it tangles easily and picks up debris. As you probably know though, wheatens are non-shedding dogs so that is the bright side.
Lucy is actually a very independent dog. She's gives a "wheaten greetin" when my parents come home but then will often walk away to take a nap in another part of the house (on her back, which is hilarious). She's not really a snuggler.
In my experience, wheatens are true terriers in temperament and energy level. But she makes my family laugh every day and we love her! And a disclaimer of course: every dog is different so of course this won't apply to every wheaten!
Wheatens are definitely high energy dogs - we've never managed to get her jumping on people under control and she's prone to spaz attacks. She was a pain in the butt at puppy class because she was too excited to function. That being said, she's very well behaved in the house - easy to potty train and has never shown the inclination to counter surf or chew.
The SCWT coat is very high maintenance - the fur is so soft that it tangles easily and picks up debris. As you probably know though, wheatens are non-shedding dogs so that is the bright side.
Lucy is actually a very independent dog. She's gives a "wheaten greetin" when my parents come home but then will often walk away to take a nap in another part of the house (on her back, which is hilarious). She's not really a snuggler.
In my experience, wheatens are true terriers in temperament and energy level. But she makes my family laugh every day and we love her! And a disclaimer of course: every dog is different so of course this won't apply to every wheaten!
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I have a 7 month old Tibetan Terrier. She is an absolute love! She is my first TT but is the only breed I will ever have from now on. I also have 2 labs and have always had big dogs. We wanted something a little more portable, one that didn't shed much and a little less "mess" to clean up. I don't find Willow aloof at all. She is very smart and learns quickly but it's definitely a "when I want to" thing. She also is more mouthy than I would like but we are working on that. She is fun with capital letters! Loves to sit on our laps, sleep on the bed (or hers if she feels like it) and she's pretty mellow when she's not chasing the two old "aunties" around the house. The grooming is a bit intense right now as she is in the processing of blowing out her puppy coat but we will have her puppy cut for the summer. She does not deal well with the heat.
I highly recommend TT's but don't tell too many people. Don't want the secret to get out!
I highly recommend TT's but don't tell too many people. Don't want the secret to get out!
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Fraggle on the left is a TT and is very loving and loyal. He loves to dance with me and loves to give hugs and kisses. He has a title in Agility and Rally Obedience and though there have been more challenges training him than our Border Collie, I woudn't trade him for the world. He does have one quirk which is not necessarily common to TTs and that is he cannot catch. My next dog will be a TT. I have no experience with Wheatons so I cannot give an oppinion there.
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