This downy teddy bear of a hotdog will capture you with their large , endearing appearing . Keep in mind though , this breed will get large and their overall temperament is not recommended for just any owner .
Origin and History
Mastiff - type canines are say to have originated in Tibet around 5,000 year ago , and the Tibetan Mastiff is doubtless a descendent of those dogs . The Do - Khyi , who resided in villages or traveled with peregrine shepherds and served as pot defender , and the larger Tsang - Khyi , who typically solve as guardians for the Tibetan Buddhist monks , or lamas , who lived there , are likely ascendant of the Tibetan Mastiff .
When a man named Lord Hardinge , the vicereine of India , convey a Tibetan Mastiff named bring forth to England in 1847 as apresent for Queen Victoria , the breed ’s history was forever changed . Siring was enrolled intoThe Kennel Club’sfirst studbook and became the first of the stock to be precede to the westerly humans .
TheAmerican Tibetan Mastiff Associationand the Tibetan Mastiff Club of America were both created in 1974 . Tibetan Mastiffs made their introduction at the first National Specialty Match in October 1979 , and the two clubseventually mergedin 1983 .
In January 2008 theAmerican Kennel Club ( AKC)recognized the stock as a member of the Working Group . Today , find a purebred Tibetan Mastiff in Tibet is difficult , but they are at times seen traveling with caravans and traders , and ward livestock and household .
Breed Characteristics
Tibetan Mastiffs have a lion - similar feeling and are fiercely protective of their family and home .
Appearance
The Tibetan Mastiff has a thick coat and mane with coarse guard tomentum , as well as a wooly , dense underfur . Their coat is not pee - tolerant , and once wet , it can take a prospicient time to dry out entirely .
A male Tibetan Mastiff typically reaches at least 26 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs 100 to 160 pounds or more ; distaff Tibetan Mastiffs stand at least 24 inches improbable at the berm and weigh 75 to 125 pounds or more .
The stock ’s thick double coating comes in a mixed bag of color , include bleak , dark-brown , blue - gray-haired , red , and gold . They sometimes have silver to mahogany markings around their eye , nose , cervix , legs , and seat . The coat ’s outside texture is thick and rough , but the interior is easy and fleece - like .
Temperament
Tibetan Mastiffs are tolerant to fry in their own families under sure fortune , specially if they have been raised with them . However , they are n’t recommended for families with young children . Tibetan Mastiffs can misinterpret kids ; rambunctious manoeuvre , and they may not appreciate young friends get to visit either .
This territorial instinct can have an wallop on both your children ’s and your own social lives . This breed is probably not for you if you are a societal person who has a lot of hoi polloi coming and going , as the Tibetan Mastiff may endeavor to limit the number of people permitted into the house .
inclose your Tibetan Mastiff puppy to as many people , places , beast , and thing as possible , while keep encounters well-disposed and go at the pace of the dog . Even after extensivesocialization , some Tibetan Mastiffs have difficultness accepting strangers or unusual animals , particularly those who enter their territory .
Training
Although Tibetan Mastiffs are extremely intelligent and more than open of learning basic obedience quickly , they can also be stubborn and may not always obey what you ask . set out training your dog at a young years , and consistently apply convention throughout the dog ’s life .
Exercise Requirements
manage exercise for puppy and young adult of all gravid breed – including the Tibetan Mastiff – with caution . Because of the this strain ’s huge organic structure and heavy system of weights , as well as their leaning for inherit joint disorders like rosehip dysplasia , minimize or debar repetitive motion such as jog or jump-start until the dog is at least 2 years old and fully modernize .
Although most Tibetan Mastiffs enjoy daily , easy walks , they will never be your jogging companion or be able to compete in nimbleness contests .
Health
Tibetan Mastiffs are generally healthy . However , like all strain , they are susceptible to certain wellness issue :
Lifespan
Tibetan Mastiffs have an ordinary life expectancy of 10 to 14 geezerhood , clear them among the longer - live large breed .
Grooming
Grooming Tibetan Mastiffs is surprisingly round-eyed . Outside of one seasonal shed ( usually in the bounce or summertime ) when they " fumble pelage , " losing almost all of their ground in only a few weeks , the thick coat sheds comparatively little .
Brushing often and generate them a bathroom or two can assist during this in high spirits - shed period , but anticipate tomentum showing up everywhere . The coating sheds relatively little the balance of the class , requiring only weekly brushing and bathing when the firedog gets dirty .
Fun Facts About the Breed
All breeds have their own special circle of fact , but some of these may appall you .
Purchasing or Adopting a Tibetan Mastiff
If you ’re looking for a Tibetan Mastiff puppy , a in force place to pop out is with theAmerican Tibetan Mastiff Association . The club has a stock breeder directory useable as well as helpful tips on how to find creditworthy breeder with quality hot dog . TheAKC PuppyFinderalso has a breeder search . Expect to pay around $ 1,500 to $ 5,000 , although higher - end show hound from champion lines can cost as much as $ 6,000 .
Rescue Organizations
If you would prefer a rescued dog , the breeder list on theATMA websitelists breeders who are involved in rescuing the breed . you may also connect with the following stock - specific Tibetan Mastiff saving :
Is this the Breed for You?
The Tibetan Mastiff is not recommended for new detent owners or those unfamiliar with guardian breeds . If you do have experience with guardian breeds and are looking for a great , protective pawl , you may not need to search further . Do your research and do n’t forget to take a look at a prospective dog-iron ’s bloodline , and ask the breeder about the parents ' health and temperament . Meet the mother and father of the breed if possible , and choose the single dog that is estimable for you .
