Chihuahua vs Tibetan Mastiff
Compare the Chihuahua to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Tibetan Mastiffs.
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-14 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
Mexico
China
Origin Year
1850 AD
1100 AD
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
5-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-14 Years
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Chihuahua
Tibetan Mastiff
