Alaskan Malamute vs Tibetan Mastiff
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Tibetan Mastiffs.
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1900 AD
1100 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
5-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Alaskan Malamute
Tibetan Mastiff
