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Name	Kangal Dog	Tibetan Mastiff	Akita
Origins	Turkey	Tibet	Japan
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Kangal Shepherd Dog Sivas Kangal Turkish Kangal Kangal Coban Kopegi	Tsang-khyi Dok-Khyi	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	Giant	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 110-145 pounds (50-66 kg), Female: 90-120 pounds (41-54 kg)	140-170 pounds (64-78 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?	Male: 127.5 pounds (58 kg), Female: 105 pounds (47.5 kg)	155 pounds (71 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita? Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 30-32 inches (77-86 cm), Female: 28-30 inches (72-77 cm)	25-28 inches (61-71 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?	Male: 31 inches (81.5 cm), Female: 29 inches (74.5 cm)	26.5 inches (66 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$2500-$3500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Tibetan Mastiff is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff 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.
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Trainability Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita trainability comparison.	Kangal Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	Kangal Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Kangal Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita? Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Protective Alert Sensitive Selfish Calm Controlled	Stubborn Aloof Protective Courageous Loyal Strong Willed	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Tibetan Mastiff dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita?	High: Kangal Dog 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.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita social needs comparison:	Kangal Dog dogs are known to be antisocial. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff 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?	Kangal Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff 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?	Kangal Dog 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.	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.	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

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita playfulness comparison:	Average: Kangal Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiffs, 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: Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita?	Low to Average: The Kangal Dog rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Tibetan Mastiff is a particularly loud breed. 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 Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kangal Dog breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tibetan Mastiff breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Kangal Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	Kangal Dog dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.	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.

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita?	The Kangal Dog 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 Akita 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: Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita health problems comparison:	Fatty Tumors	Hip Dysplasia Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Kangal Dog 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 Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Kangal Dog, Tibetan Mastiff and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Kangal Dog: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Mastiff: 12 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: Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita?	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 Tibetan Mastiff can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	8 to 10 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: 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? Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kangal Dog'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.	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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Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita coat comparison:	Dense Double	Thick Hard	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Kangal Dog, Tibetan Mastiff and Akita color?	Black Gray Cream	Black Gray Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita? Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita grooming comparison:	Average: The Kangal Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Mastiff 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 Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita? Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or {name3 shedding:	Kangal Dog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff 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: Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Kangal Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high 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 Kangal Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog 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.	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.

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kangal Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Kangal Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	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 Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	Kangal Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	Kangal Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff or Akita?	Kangal Dog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most 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: Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita?	Yes Kangal Dog 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 Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Kangal Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Mastiff 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?	Kangal Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Tibetan Mastiffs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff 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: Kangal Dog or Tibetan Mastiff 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: Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita?	Not really Kangal Dog 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.	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.	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff 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 Kangal Dog and Tibetan Mastiff and Akita have?	5-10 puppies	5-12 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Kangal Dog vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by 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 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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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