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Name	Tibetan Mastiff	Irish Wolfhound	Akita
Origins	Tibet	Ireland	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Tsang-khyi Dok-Khyi	Cu Faoil	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita?	Large	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Irish Wolfhound? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita weight comparison:	140-170 pounds (64-78 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	155 pounds (71 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita height comparison:	25-28 inches (61-71 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	26.5 inches (66 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$2500-$3500	$1800-$2000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita?	Frequent: The Tibetan Mastiff is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita intelligence:	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita trainability comparison.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita?	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Aloof Protective Courageous Loyal Strong Willed	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Tibetan Mastiff dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita?	Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound 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.
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Social Needs Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita social needs comparison:	Tibetan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Mastiff bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita 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:	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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 vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita?	Tibetan Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Tibetan Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Tibetan Mastiff, Irish Wolfhound and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Mastiff: 12 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita?	Prefers cold weather The Tibetan Mastiff can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita energy level comparison:	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita?	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tibetan Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound 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.
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Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita coat comparison:	Thick Hard	Wiry Rough	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Tibetan Mastiff, Irish Wolfhound and Akita color?	Black Gray Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita grooming comparison:	Average: The Tibetan Mastiff requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or {name3 shedding:	Tibetan Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Hypoallergenic Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita?	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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.	The Irish Wolfhound 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.

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Good With Comparison

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

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita 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: Tibetan Mastiff or Irish Wolfhound or Akita? 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: Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita?	Not really Tibetan Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound 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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes 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.	Not really 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita 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 Tibetan Mastiff and Irish Wolfhound and Akita have?	5-12 puppies	3-4 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Tibetan Mastiff vs Irish Wolfhound vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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. 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 United Kennel Club Irish Wolfhound Club Of America	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

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