Tibetan Mastiff
About their appearance: the Tibetan Mastiff have two breads "Tibetan Mastiff & Tibetan Mastiff Lion" is among the largest breeds. It is found in a heavier mastiff "Tsang Khyi" type and a more moderately sized mountain "Dokhyi" type. Its sturdy bone structure and muscular, wide head and profuse mane and coat make it appear considerably more massive than other dogs of a similar height. It can reach heights up to 80cm at the withers, although the standard for the breed is typically in the 61 or 72 cm range. History records the largest of the breed weighing over 110 kg but dogs bred in the West are more typically between 45 and 72 kg. The Tibetan Mastiff is considered a primitive breed and is one of the few primitive dog breeds that can retain a single oestrus per year instead of two in a native climate. This characteristic is still found in more primitive canids species like wolf. Since their oestrus usually takes place during late fall, most Tibetan Mastiff puppies are born between December and January.
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Tibetan Mastiff for saleThe Tibetan Mastiff should be brushed regularly. In the winter the coat has an abundance of very thick hair. The thick double coat sheds only once per year during a four week period in spring and/or summer. During this time it should be brushed and combed for at least a half hour each day. The Tibetan Mastiff is good for allergy sufferers.
The Tibetan Mastiff is somewhat strong-willed and needs a firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid it from becoming too protective and territorial. Brave and fearless, even-tempered, calm and thoughtful. Dignified and very loyal to its own family. It is by and large loving with children, but can distrust and be reserved with strangers, if not properly socialized and if it lacks a strong pack leader. Has a desire to please its pack leaders. Patient and highly intelligent it was bred to take initiative. Tibetan Mastiffs should be supervised when introduced to other animals, but can do well if it is raised with them. If the owner wishes to add a second dog to the household, a mellow individual of the opposite sex, spayed or neutered, preferably of a non-dominant breed, is recommended. This breed, though highly-valued as a guard in his homeland, does not have a history of close association with people. The few individuals that remain in Tibet are not very well domesticated, and some are said to be ferocious and aggressive, unpredictable in their behavior, and very difficult to train, as they have been able to over power the humans.