Shar-pei vs Tibetan Mastiff
Compare the Shar-pei to the Tibetan Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Tibetan Mastiffs.
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-12 Years
Height
24-26 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
1100 AD
-200 BC
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
5-75 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-12 Years
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Long
Short
Tibetan Mastiff
Shar-Pei
