Comparison: Newfoundland and Tibetan Mastiff

Newfoundland and Tibetan Mastiff are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Newfoundland
Photo: ChrisS3435, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Tibetan Mastiff
Photo: w:user:Sasni, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
NewfoundlandTibetan Mastiff
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originCanadaChina
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers63–71 cm61–71 cm
Weight45–70 kg45–70 kg
Life span8–10 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Large, massive dog with a dense water-resistant coat
  • Most often black, also brown or black-and-white (Landseer)
  • Broad head and gentle expression
  • Very dense coat with a lion-like mane
  • Heavy head and tail curled over the back
  • Black, brown, gold or blue-grey
CoatDouble, oily, water-resistant coat; black, brown or white-and-black.Long dense coat with undercoat and mane.
PurposeA working dog of Newfoundland fishermen that hauled nets and rescued drowning people; it has webbed feet.A livestock guardian from the Tibetan plateau that protected monasteries and flocks from predators.

Breed page: Newfoundland · Breed page: Tibetan Mastiff

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.