Breed comparison
Great Pyrenees 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.
5Affection with family4
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers1
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs4
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
3Barking3
3Shedding4
2Coat grooming3
3Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Openness to strangers: the Great Pyrenees scores 3 out of 5, the Tibetan Mastiff 1.
They score the same on good with young children, good with other dogs, playfulness, energy level, trainability, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Great Pyrenees if you want less dog hair. Pick the Tibetan Mastiff if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close.
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.