Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare the Tibetan Mastiff to the Tibetan Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Mastiffs and Tibetan Terriers.
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-26 Inches
14-16 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
20-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
1100 AD
10 AD
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
5-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-15 Years
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Terrier
