Old English Sheepdog vs Tibetan Mastiff

Compare the Old English Sheepdog to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Old English Sheepdogs and Tibetan Mastiffs.

Old English Sheepdog vs Tibetan Mastiff
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
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General Details
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-14 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Old English Sheepdog
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
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Apartment
No
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
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
None
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Panosteitis
Autoimmune thyroiditis
Canine inherited hypertrophic neuropathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Old English Sheepdog
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue and White
Blue and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
Gray and White
Gray and White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Bown
Bown
Cream
Cream
Red Gold
Red Gold
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