Plott Hound vs Tibetan Mastiff
Compare the Plott Hound to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Plott Hounds and Tibetan Mastiffs.
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Height
20-25 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1750 AD
1100 AD
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
5-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-14 Years
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Long
Plott Hound
Tibetan Mastiff
