Chow Chow vs Tibetan Mastiff
Compare the Chow Chow to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Tibetan Mastiffs.
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-150 BC
1100 AD
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
5-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Chow Chow
Tibetan Mastiff
