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Name	Lowchen	Akita	Tibetan Mastiff
Origins	Spain Germany France Netherlands	Japan	Tibet
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Group	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Lion Little Lion Dog Petit Chien Lion Lowchen	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Tsang-khyi Dok-Khyi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Small	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Lowchen or Akita or Akita? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	140-170 pounds (64-78 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 15.5 pounds (7 kg), Female: 13 pounds (6 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	155 pounds (71 kg)
Height Which is taller, Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	25-28 inches (61-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	26.5 inches (66 cm)

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$5000-$8000	$800-$1200	$2500-$3500
Availability Which is easier to get, Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Frequent: The Lowchen is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Tibetan Mastiff is easier than average to get.

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff trainability comparison.	Lowchen dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Lowchen dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Lowchen dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Happy Friendly Familiar	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Stubborn Aloof Protective Courageous Loyal Strong Willed
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Lowchen dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Tibetan Mastiff dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff?	High: Lowchen dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff social needs comparison:	Lowchen dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Lowchen dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff playfulness comparison:	Average: Lowchens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff?	A lot: Lowchen is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	A lot: Tibetan Mastiff is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Very house-friendly dog the Lowchen breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tibetan Mastiff breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Lowchen dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Lowchen dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lowchen bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Mastiff bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Lowchens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Akita 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff health problems comparison:	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Lowchen should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Akita 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.
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Life Expectancy Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Lowchen, Akita and Tibetan Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Lowchen: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Mastiff: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Tibetan Mastiff can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff energy level comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Lowchen dogs have an average exercise need.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Lowchen dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Lowchen has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tibetan Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense Silky Wavy Harsh	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Thick Hard
Colors What are the original Lowchen, Akita and Tibetan Mastiff color?	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown Grey	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Gray Tan Red Blue Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Mastiff requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Lowchen or Akita or {name3 shedding:	Lowchen dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Lowchen is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	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. See more.

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Lowchen dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Lowchen dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Lowchen dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Lowchen dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff?	Lowchen dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Yes Lowchen dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Lowchen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Lowchens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Tibetan Mastiffs are not the best breed for elderly people.

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Lowchen or Akita or Tibetan Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff?	Not really Lowchen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Lowchen and Akita and Tibetan Mastiff have?	3-6 puppies	3-12 puppies	5-12 puppies
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Lowchen vs Akita vs Tibetan Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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. Australian National Kennel Council 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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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

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