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About Tibetan Mastiffs

The Tibetan mastiff is a large breed of dog that was developed during the 10th century in, as its name suggests, Tibet. The Tibetan mastiff was originally developed by nomadic groups and village people in Tibet and surrounding areas to guard property such as herds and tents. Tibetan mastiffs serving as guard dogs were historically allowed to roam free at night, as opposed to many guard breeds, which were traditionally tied to one place while guarding.

Despite its name, the Tibetan mastiff is not a true mastiff breed. The misnomer derives from the Tibetan mastiff's large size; on average, Tibetan mastiffs weigh between 140 and 170 pounds and measure between 25 and 28 inches in height.

The Tibetan mastiff has a long, double-layered coat, which historically facilitated life in the Himalayan mountain range. Its coat can be black, black and tan, dark gray, gold, or red, and may have white markings. The Tibetan mastiff has a strong, muscular build with a broad, strong head and wide, square muzzle, large paws, and a high-set tail.

Considered a primitive breed, the Tibetan mastiff has a variety of qualities geared directly towards survival, particularly in the climate in which it was developed. Its hardiness and pack behavior are examples of such qualities. Additionally, female Tibetan mastiffs are only receptive to mating once per year, while most breeds of dog are receptive to mating twice yearly.

Tibetan mastiffs are eager to please and extremely loyal to their humans, and can be described as calm and courageous. For these reasons they make excellent guard dogs, yet they can be very gentle with children and can therefore be good family dogs. Tibetan mastiffs, however, are known to be stubborn, and may therefore be difficult to train. It is very important that Tibetan mastiffs receive firm, consistent leadership and understand that their owners are their masters, or they are likely to be very disobedient and problematic.

If exercised frequently and sufficiently, Tibetan mastiffs can live happily in an apartment. However, they do best with houses with large, fenced yards, especially since they are not particularly active indoors. All Tibetan mastiffs should be walked daily, though owners should take care that young Tibetan mastiffs are not overexercised.

The Tibetan mastiff's coat requires a moderate level of maintenance, and should be brushed regularly. Tibetan mastiffs shed significantly once each year, as the weather becomes warmer, during which time they should be brushed or combed daily.

Unlike most large breeds, Tibetan mastiffs typically live fairly long lives. The average life expectancy of a Tibetan mastiff is 10 to 15 years, though they may live for even longer.

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