German Shorthaired Pointer vs Tibetan Mastiff

Compare the German Shorthaired Pointer to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Shorthaired Pointers and Tibetan Mastiffs.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Tibetan Mastiff
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
5-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
None
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
None
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Canine inherited hypertrophic neuropathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Roan
Black Roan
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
White
White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Bown
Bown
Cream
Cream
Red Gold
Red Gold
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