Rhodesian Ridgeback vs Tibetan Mastiff
Compare Rhodesian Ridgebacks to Tibetan Mastiffs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
24-27 Inches
24-26 Inches
Weight
65-90 Pounds
100-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Origin Country
Zimbabwe
China
Origin Year
1924 AD
1100 AD
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-95 °F
5-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Tibetan Mastiff
