Giant Schnauzer vs Tibetan Mastiff
Compare the Giant Schnauzer to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Giant Schnauzers and Tibetan Mastiffs.
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
55-110 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1600 AD
1100 AD
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
5-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Giant Schnauzer
Tibetan Mastiff
