Belgian Malinois vs Tibetan Mastiff
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Tibetan Mastiffs.
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
Belgium
China
Origin Year
1891 AD
1100 AD
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Belgian Malinois
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
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Belgian Malinois
Tibetan Mastiff
