  Tibetan Mastiff
adult Tibetan Mastiff
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group: molossoid
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height: 22-28",
55.88-71.12 cm |
| types: |
weight: 120-180
lbs,
54.4-81.4 kg |
| colors: |
black
and tan, black, brown, blue, gray, gray and blue, gray
and tan, gray-blue-tan, shades of gold, some with white
on chest |
| physical traits: |
large, massive, powerful, heavy
boned, powerful |
| hair type: |
fine, hard, straight, stand
off, dense, insulating, medium long |
personality/
temperament: |
calm, patient, docile, aloof,
thoughtful, equable, dignified, solemn, independent, self
confident, dominant, stubborn, affectionate, playful, gentle,
frisky, loyal, protective, fearless and aggressive with strangers |
maintenance/
special needs:
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plenty of exercise, sheds,
regular brushing, not for city life, slow to mature-m 4yrs/f
2-3 yrs, lots of food, mutual respect when training-will
ignore trainer if handled harshly |
| nicknames: |
Tibetan Dog, Thibet Dog, Thibet
Mastiff, Tibetaanse Mastiff, Do Khyi |
| origination: |
Tibet |
| bred for: |
guarding, protect livestock |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
companion, watchdog, guard
dog, family, outdoors, cooler temps, other pets if raised
with them |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
13 yrs |
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| of interest: |
possibly one of the first forms
of mastiff, almost became extinct when most were beaten to
death by Chinese Communists that annexed Tibet, goes into
heat only once a year, progenitor of the Pyrenean Mountain
Dog |
| kennel clubs: |
arba, uk, saku-(working dog
group), fci-(molossoid breeds mountain type), ankc, nzkc-(utility
dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group), fci-(molossoid mountain
type dog group) |
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