Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Tibet.

MOST SUITED ASWatchdog and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is a minimum of 66cm (26in) for dogs and 61cm (24in) for bitches.

COAT
This breed has a long, thick coat with a heavy under-layer. The Tibetan Mastiff is known in plain black, black and tan, golden brown or grey, with and without tan markings.

CARE REQUIRED
The breed requires regular grooming with a brush. Gn the winter the Tibetan Mastiff has an abundance of hair forming a very thick coat, but at the beginning of the summer much of the hair falls out, During this period the owner must spend half an hour daily pulling out the loose hair with a brush and comb. The Tibetan Mas­tiff becomes adult somewhat later than other breeds.

CHARACTER
Equable, calm and thoughtful, the Tibetan Mas­tiff is dignified, very loyal to its own family; reserved towards strangers, and can be both stubborn and of its own mind, is also domi­nant, and self-confident. It comes naturally to a Mastiff to guard its family and the property.

TRAINING
This special dog has to be raised to adulthood a carefully well-balanced manner. Strong rds and a readiness to hit the dog will only cause it to ignore its handler. The objective is achieve a bond of mutual respect between handler and dog.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
The Tibetan Mastiff is by and large loving with children but he will distrusts strangers. If it has gained confidence in contact with other animals when young, it will accept them. Contact with other dogs is also usually without difficulty.

EXERCISE
Like many large breeds Tibetan Mastiff�s have only an average demand exercise and will enjoy going with you to the park and open countryside but they are not  particularly keen on playing games with a  ball or frisbee. Take care that the bones, muscles, and joints of the young dog are not overtaxed during the growing stage.