Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff

When looking for Tibetan Mastiff dog puppies for sale, this breed may be referred to as the Do-khyi or Tsang-khyi. The Tibetan Mastiff is a courageous, fearless breed that was developed by the nomads of Central Asia. This is an ancient breed that is believed to have existed thousands of years ago and an accurate record of their genetic history is not known. The Tibetan Mastiff is prized by the Tibetan people. Throughout history these dogs travelled with the caravans of Tibetan sheepherders protecting their flock from wolves or other dangerous prey. This breed traveled with caravans of traders protecting them and guarding their merchandise. They were also used to guard homesteads, often chained to gates. The Tibetan Mastiff was not known to Westerns until the early 1800â€™s because outsiders were not permitted into the country of Tibet. This breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 2006 and classified in the Working Group. The Tibetan Mastiff is a very large dog with a sturdy bone structure, noble bearing, and a kind, thoughtful expression. This breed averages between 25-28 inches in height and weighing between 140-170 pounds if not more. The average lifespan of the Tibetan Mastiff is 15 years. This breed matures slowly and does reach full maturity until they are 3 to 5 years of age. Because of its size, the Tibetan Mastiff may have problems with hip dysplasia. Other health problems that may be experienced by this breed include: thyroid problems, skin and ear infections. This breed also has a known genetic disorder called Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy (CIDN), a disease that affects the nervous system. This disease appears in puppies and is fatal. The Tibetan Mastiff has a thick, heavy coat that requires regular brushing, and daily brushing during the shedding season. The coat colors of the Tibetan Mastiff are black, brown, various shades of gold, blue/grey and may or may not have tan markings. This breed is considered a heavy shedder. The Tibetan Mastiff, even with its large size, can adapt to apartment living because they are not active indoors. This breed does need to be taken on long, daily walks for exercise. If the Tibetan Mastiff becomes bored they can develop behavior problems or become destructive. When you see Tibetan Mastiff dog puppies for sale and make the decision to make a Tibetan Mastiff a member of your family, you will find this breed to be even-tempered, calm dog that is very loyal to their family. They are also very gentle and loving with children. They have strong desire to please their owners. This breed is very territorial and reserved with strangers so they make an excellent watchdog. Because of the size of the Tibetan Mastiff, it is recommended that this breed be trained and socialized at a young age.





