Differences and Similarities between the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff.

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Chinese Crested Versus Mastiff: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chinese Crested and for the Mastiff. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chinese Crested or the Mastiff.

Chinese Crested versus Mastiff

Chinese Crested versus Mastiff: Overview

A very important difference between the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chinese Crested is a small-sized dog while the Mastiff is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Chinese Crested belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Mastiff belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Chinese Crested versus Mastiff: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chinese Crested to the Mastiff based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff

Factor Chinese Crested Mastiff
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 6 to 10 years
Height 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder 27 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 1/5
Intelligence 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 3/5
Weight Up to 12 pounds 130 to 220 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 8.0 years
Average Price $1430 $1740
Price Range $1000 – $1600 $1100 – $2200
Temperament Score 76.5 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination- Yearly Exams Recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • RCD3-PRA DNA Test
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cystinuria
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Minimum age 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • PennGen
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 75 28
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 61 72

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chinese Crested in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Mastiff. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Chinese Crested is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Mastiff is 72 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinese Crested is a better pet than the Mastiff. So, you should get the Chinese Crested!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Chinese Crested versus Mastiff

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff

    Below is a list of where the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff are most different:

  • Chinese Cresteds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Mastiffs can tolerate cold weather.
  • Chinese Cresteds do not have the tendency to drool. However, Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Chinese Cresteds adapt well to apartment living. However, Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • The Similarities Between the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff

    The Chinese Crested and the Mastiff are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff are most similar:

  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff are very easy to train.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chinese Crested versus Mastiff

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff.

    Chinese Cresteds weigh Up to 12 pounds when fully grown. Chinese Cresteds are 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Mastiffs weigh 130 to 220 pounds when fully grown. Mastiffs are 27 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chinese Crested versus Mastiff

    The lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Mastiffs is between 6 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Mastiffs is 8.0 years.

    Chinese Cresteds live longer than Mastiffs.

    Chinese Crested versus Mastiff

    Temperament of the Mastiff Versus the Chinese Crested

    The Mastiff has a better temperament than the Chinese Crested.

    This is because the temperament score for the Mastiff is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Chinese Crested is 76.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 76.5 percent, the Chinese Crested has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Mastiff has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff by measuring the temperaments of 34 Chinese Cresteds and 8 Mastiffs.

    Price of Chinese Crested versus Price of Mastiff

    The average price of the Chinese Crested puppy is $1430. The price of the Chinese Crested typically ranges from $1000 – $1600. However, the price of a Chinese Crested can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 157 Chinese Crested puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Mastiff puppy is $1740. The price of the Mastiff typically ranges from $1100 – $2200. However, the price of the Mastiff can be as low as $200 and as high as $4600. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 248 Mastiff puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Mastiff is more expensive than the Chinese Crested.

    Chinese Crested Mastiff
    Average Price $1430 $1740
    Price Range $1000 to $1600 $1100 to $2200

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chinese Crested and Mastiff. For different price points, the charts show how many Chinese Crested puppies or how many Mastiff puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Cresteds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Cresteds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Mastiffs

    A breakdown of the prices of Mastiffs

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chinese Crested puppy or the Mastiff puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Chinese Crested versus Mastiff

    Adopting the Chinese Crested versus Adopting the Mastiff

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chinese Cresteds and many Mastiffs are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Chinese Crested named Roscoepermanent Foster that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chinese Cresteds like Roscoepermanent Foster on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Chinese Cresteds, Mastiffs are also available for adoption. For example, Tippin is a Male Mastiff that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Mastiffs like Tippin that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Chinese Crested and the Mastiff can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Sebastian (California) is the name of another Chinese Crested (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Creed is an adorable Male Mastiff on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Chinese Cresteds and Mastiffs are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Chinese Cresteds and Mastiffs that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Chinese Crested versus the Intelligence of the Mastiff

    Chinese Crested Mastiff
    Intelligence Rank 61 out of 130 dog breeds 72 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More!

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Chinese Crested has an obedience intelligence rank of 61 out of 130 dog breeds. The Chinese Crested belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Chinese Cresteds tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Mastiff has an obedience intelligence rank of 72 out of 130 dog breeds. The Mastiff belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Mastiffs tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.

    The Chinese Crested is more intelligent than the Mastiff.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Chinese Crested versus Popularity of Mastiff

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Mastiff is more popular with dog owners than the Chinese Crested. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Mastiff is 28 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Chinese Crested is 75 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Chinese Crested

    Popularity of Chinese Crested

    Popularity of Mastiff

    Popularity of Mastiff

    Year Chinese Crested Popularity Rank Mastiff Popularity Rank
    2013 68 26
    2014 65 26
    2015 75 25
    2016 77 28
    2017 79 28
    2018 79 29
    2019 80 32
    2020 79 33

    Health Problems of Chinese Crested versus Health Problems of Mastiff

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Chinese Crested is prone to more genetic health problems than the Mastiff.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chinese Crested than for the Mastiff.

    8 health tests are recommended for Chinese Crested while 7 tests are recommended for the Mastiff.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinese Cresteds and in Mastiffs.

    Chinese Crested Health Problems

    Chinese Cresteds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chinese Crested puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Chinese Crested puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chinese Crested breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chinese Cresteds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination- Yearly Exams Recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • RCD3-PRA DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chinese Cresteds here.

    Mastiff Health Problems

    Mastiffs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Mastiff puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Mastiff puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Mastiff breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Mastiffs for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cystinuria
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Minimum age 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • PennGen
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Mastiffs here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinese Cresteds and Mastiffs

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chinese Crested Breed is Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    This is because the Chinese Crested ranks 7 out of 17 dog breeds for Primary Lens Luxation problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1982 Chinese Cresteds, 23 of them had Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chinese Cresteds, and how common these diseases are in Chinese Cresteds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 7 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 12 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 53 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 54 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 147 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Mastiff Breed is Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

    This is because the Mastiff ranks 3 out of 6 dog breeds for Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 891 Mastiffs, 14 of them had Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Mastiffs, and how common these diseases are in Mastiffs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems: Rank 3 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Cystinuria problems: Rank 3 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 9 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 12 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 26 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 39 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 39 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 43 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 49 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 53 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 72 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 131 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chinese Crested and in Mastiff and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff:

    Disease Chinese Crested Rank Mastiff Rank
    Primary Lens Luxation problems 7 out of 17 dog breeds Not Common
    Baer Hearing Test problems 12 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 53 out of 145 dog breeds 131 out of 145 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 54 out of 159 dog breeds 53 out of 159 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 147 out of 182 dog breeds 43 out of 182 dog breeds
    Canine Multifocal Retinopathy problems Not Common 3 out of 6 dog breeds
    Cystinuria problems Not Common 3 out of 6 dog breeds
    Shoulder problems Not Common 9 out of 22 dog breeds
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems Not Common 12 out of 32 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 26 out of 144 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems Not Common 39 out of 71 dog breeds
    Hips problems Not Common 39 out of 198 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 49 out of 70 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems Not Common 72 out of 115 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chinese Crested versus Mastiff

    Chinese Cresteds do not like to be left alone.

    Mastiffs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Chinese Cresteds shed more than Mastiffs?

    Chinese Cresteds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Mastiffs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Chinese Crested or the Mastiff

    Chinese Cresteds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Mastiffs have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinese Crested or the Mastiff?

    Chinese Cresteds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Mastiffs are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Chinese Crested Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Mastiff?

    Chinese Cresteds have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Mastiffs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Chinese Cresteds Bark and Howl? What about Mastiffs?

    Chinese Cresteds bark and howl, but not very much.

    Mastiffs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Mastiffs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chinese Cresteds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Mastiffs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chinese Crested vs. Mastiff

    Chinese Cresteds do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Mastiffs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Mastiffs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chinese Cresteds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Mastiffs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinese Crested or the Mastiff?

    Chinese Cresteds get along very well with other dogs.

    Mastiffs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Chinese Cresteds good family dogs? What about Mastiffs?

    Chinese Cresteds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Mastiffs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chinese Cresteds and Mastiffs?

    Chinese Cresteds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Mastiffs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Chinese Crested Easier to Train than the Mastiff?

    Chinese Cresteds are very easy to train.

    Mastiffs are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Chinese Crested Better for Apartment Owners than the Mastiff?

    Chinese Cresteds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Mastiffs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinese Crested or the Mastiff?

    Chinese Cresteds are OK for new dog owners.

    Mastiffs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinese Crested

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chinese Crested that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chinese Crested:

  • Bolognese (75 percent match with Chinese Crested). Here is our comparison of the Mastiff vs Bolognese.
  • Japanese Chin (75 percent match with Chinese Crested). Here is our comparison of the Mastiff vs Japanese Chin.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mastiff

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Mastiff that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Mastiff:

  • Black Russian Terrier (73 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs Black Russian Terrier.
  • Caucasian Shepherd Dog (72 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog.
  • Dogue de Bordeaux (72 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs Dogue de Bordeaux.
  • Leonberger (73 percent match with Mastiff). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs Leonberger.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chinese Crested and how the Mastiff compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinese Crested and of the Mastiff to other breeds:

    Chinese Crested Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chinese Crested versus Irish Wolfhound     Chinese Crested versus Giant Schnauzer     Chinese Crested versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Chinese Crested versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Chinese Crested versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Chinese Crested versus Belgian Tervuren     Chinese Crested versus Leonberger     Chinese Crested versus Chihuahua     Chinese Crested versus Miniature Pinscher     Chinese Crested versus Miniature Poodle     Chinese Crested versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Chinese Crested versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Chinese Crested versus Catahoula Bulldog     Chinese Crested versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Chinese Crested versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Chinese Crested versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Cane Corso     Chinese Crested versus Dutch Shepherd     Chinese Crested versus Labradoodle     Chinese Crested versus Australian Kelpie     Chinese Crested versus Japanese Chin     Chinese Crested versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Chinese Crested versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Spanish Mastiff     Chinese Crested versus Kuvasz     

    Mastiff Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Mastiff versus Australian Shepherd     Mastiff versus Toy Fox Terrier     Mastiff versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Mastiff versus Maltipoo     Mastiff versus Gordon Setter     Mastiff versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Mastiff versus Vizsla     Mastiff versus Afador     Mastiff versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Mastiff versus Shiba Inu     Mastiff versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Mastiff versus Italian Greyhound     Mastiff versus Great Pyrenees     Mastiff versus Labradoodle     Mastiff versus Akita     Mastiff versus Chi-Poo     Mastiff versus Sheepadoodle     Mastiff versus Jack Russell Terrier     Mastiff versus Afghan Hound     Mastiff versus Beaglier     Mastiff versus Chorkie     Mastiff versus Labrador Retriever     Mastiff versus Brussels Griffon     Mastiff versus Kai Ken     Mastiff versus Whoodle     

    Conclusion: Chinese Crested versus Mastiff. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chinese Crested and the Mastiff better suits you and your family.