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Compare Tibetan Mastiff
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Tibetan MastiffLarge
- Typical adult height
- Tibetan Mastifffrom 61 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Tibetan Mastiff36–72 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Tibetan Mastifffrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Tibetan MastiffModerate: typically around an hour a day
- Grooming
- Tibetan MastiffSeveral times a week
- Shedding
- Tibetan MastiffHeavy seasonal shedding
- Training
- Tibetan MastiffCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
Home life
- Home
- Tibetan MastiffUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- Tibetan MastiffA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Tibetan MastiffUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Tibetan MastiffBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- Tibetan MastiffOften better suited to an adult home
- Other dogs
- Tibetan MastiffCan be selective about other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Tibetan MastiffVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.