Breed comparison
Chow Chow vs Tibetan Mastiff
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
4Affection with family4
3Good with young children3
2Good with other dogs3
2Openness to strangers1
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs4
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
1Barking3
3Shedding4
3Coat grooming3
3Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Barking: the Tibetan Mastiff scores 3 out of 5, the Chow Chow 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, playfulness, energy level, trainability, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Chow Chow if you want less dog hair, you want a quieter dog. Pick the Tibetan Mastiff if you have other dogs.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.