Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bjelkier or Tsang-khyi or Dokhi Apso? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Samoyed and Tibetan Mastiff. Which is better: Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier?
Name | Samoyed | Tibetan Mastiff | Tibetan Terrier |
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Origins | Russia | Tibet | Tibet |
Group | Sled Dogs | Working Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 57 | 153 | 101 |
Reviews | 15 | 2 | 4 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
Tsang-khyi Dok-Khyi |
Dokhi Apso Tsang Apso |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | Medium | Large | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier weight comparison: | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) | 140-170 pounds (64-78 kg) | 18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | 155 pounds (71 kg) | 24 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier height comparison: | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) | 25-28 inches (61-71 cm) | 14-17 inches (36-43 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) | 26.5 inches (66 cm) | 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? Which is more expensive? | $1200-$1500 | $2500-$3500 | $1200-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Tibetan Mastiff is easier than average to get. | Frequent: The Tibetan Terrier is easier than average to get. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier intelligence: | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. |
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Trainability
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier trainability comparison. | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are average defenders. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
Stubborn Aloof Protective Courageous Loyal Strong Willed |
Energetic Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Reserved Amiable |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Tibetan Mastiff dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier? | High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: Tibetan Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier social needs comparison: | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Tibetan Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Tibetan Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier playfulness comparison: | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Tibetan Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Tibetan Terrier is a playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier? | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | A lot: Tibetan Mastiff is a particularly loud breed. | Low to Average: The Tibetan Terrier rarely barks. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Samoyed indoors. | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tibetan Mastiff breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Tibetan Terrier breed. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Tibetan Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | Samoyed dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Tibetan Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Mastiff bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Terrier bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. | High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Tibetan Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier mouthiness comparison: | Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Tibetan Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier? | The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Tibetan Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Tibetan Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hyperthyroidism Distichiasis Lens Luxation |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Tibetan Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The Tibetan Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Tibetan Mastiff and Tibetan Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years |
10-14 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Mastiff: 12 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Terrier: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier? | Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Tibetan Mastiff can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Tibetan Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier?
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier energy level comparison: | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need. | Tibetan Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Tibetan Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tibetan Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Tibetan Terrier has an average risk for obesity. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier coat comparison: | Dense |
Thick Hard |
Thick Smooth |
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Colors
What are the original Samoyed, Tibetan Mastiff and Tibetan Terrier color? | Cream White Biscuit |
Black Gray Tan Red Blue Brown |
Black Gray White Silver |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier grooming comparison: | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Tibetan Mastiff requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or {name3 shedding: | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. | Tibetan Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Hypoallergenic
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | Yes See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier? | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. | High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Tibetan Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Tibetan Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Tibetan Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? Which dog is more friendly? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier? |
Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Tibetan Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Tibetan Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Tibetan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Tibetan Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Tibetan Mastiffs are not the best breed for elderly people. | Tibetan Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Terrier? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier? | Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Tibetan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Tibetan Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Samoyed and Tibetan Mastiff and Tibetan Terrier have? | 4-6 puppies | 5-12 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
Samoyed vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Tibetan Terrier Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club |
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