TIBETAN MASTIFF
Tibetan mastiffs are accepted as the oldest and the rarest dogs in the world. It is a large Tibetan dog breed. Their charakteristic is " as big as donkey, running as swift as tiger, roaring as loud as the lion, with good lion looking". They are considered as people’s escorted and the protective guard dog. In the past they were used to protect sheep from wolves and other animals what is based on their fierce temperament and strong physiques. Along with change of time and the change of the history, Tibetan mastiffs distribute now mainly in the large nomad's areas.
Males can reach heights up to 79 cm. Dogs breed weigh between 45–72 kg. The enormous big and strong dogs being produced in some Chinese kennels. Those dogs are also called guardians and very intelligent . Their temperament is not aggressive because they are socialized and they are good keepers. They often sleep during the day, making them more active, alert and aware at night. They can watch over children and they like to be cuddled. There are found a wide varietys of colors, including black, black and tan, various shades of "red" (from pale gold to deep red), very often with white markings. Tibetan mastiff is a long-lived dog because it can live arround 14 years. Our line of this breed is very healthy and they are 100% Chinesse blood. We also have very big dogs.
Our Tibetan mastiff pupies are on the pictures.
Tibetan mastiffs are accepted as the oldest and the rarest dogs in the world. It is a large Tibetan dog breed. Their charakteristic is " as big as donkey, running as swift as tiger, roaring as loud as the lion, with good lion looking". They are considered as people’s escorted and the protective guard dog. In the past they were used to protect sheep from wolves and other animals what is based on their fierce temperament and strong physiques. Along with change of time and the change of the history, Tibetan mastiffs distribute now mainly in the large nomad's areas.
Males can reach heights up to 79 cm. Dogs breed weigh between 45–72 kg. The enormous big and strong dogs being produced in some Chinese kennels. Those dogs are also called guardians and very intelligent . Their temperament is not aggressive because they are socialized and they are good keepers. They often sleep during the day, making them more active, alert and aware at night. They can watch over children and they like to be cuddled. There are found a wide varietys of colors, including black, black and tan, various shades of "red" (from pale gold to deep red), very often with white markings. Tibetan mastiff is a long-lived dog because it can live arround 14 years. Our line of this breed is very healthy and they are 100% Chinesse blood. We also have very big dogs.
Our Tibetan mastiff pupies are on the pictures.
Good sides of Tibetan mastiff:
Bad sides of Tibetan mastiff:
- this breed is large and powerful, with a thick coat that comes in a variety of colors (red, black and tan, they can have white parts)
- has a gala expression, carries himself with a dignified presence, and is not inclined to play fetch (with a ball)
- is calm and quiet indoors (mostly not like a puppy, only like an adult)
- loves the big outdoor place, especially in cold climates, and needs some room to tomfoolery
- looks stunning and is not usually aggressive unless provoked
- this breed is typically patient with his own children and other family pets, but requires careful introduction to those outside the family
Bad sides of Tibetan mastiff:
- a very large dog who takes a lot of space in your house and car
- they have protective instincts that are firmly ingrained, requiring ongoing socialization, supervision, and control to prevent excessive suspiciousness or aggression toward other people
- Strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge
- they bark a lot because they are guardian dogs and they react too quick to the new sounds and they are like the alarm at every new sight and sound
- they are slobbering especially after eating and drinking
- they shed a lot
Do you REALLY want a guardian breed?
Tibetan Mastiffs (TM) are a guardian breed. They are family and home guardians. It's in their genes. You do not train them to be guard dogs like some breeds. It's instinctual. If you do not want a dog that is going to fiercely guard his home and property, don't get a TM. Because their radar is 1000 times better than yours. That's what I mean by "it's instinctual".
BEFORE you buy a Tibetan mastiff, please consider whether you really want and are prepared for this type of dog.
1) Do you have a fenced yard where your TM will be safely contained? Do not expect to let your TM run off-leash
2) Do you have the time to socialize your TM? Are you willing to drive to find opportunities for socialization if it needs to be? I have been told that a puppy needs to be exposed to at least one new thing a day. A new toy, a new person, a new place, a new sound.
3) Can you physically handle and control a large, powerful animal? There is no shame in admitting that you can't.
4) Will your lifestyle accommodate a protective guard dog? Do you have lots of rowdy visitors or do you live a somewhat reclusive farm life? Either extreme is not a good situation for a TM. They need exposure to people, places, and things, and at an early age. At the same time, those people, places, and things need to be ordered; TMs do not handle chaos well.
5) Can you afford the costs of a large dog? People don't seem to realize that everything costs more for a large dog, like food or medical care
If you are SURE you want a TM and are prepared to do what is needed to care for one, then start by choosing your breeder carefully.
a) Look for someone who knows the breed. I see too many people buy a “breeding pair” and start popping out puppies. They do not know and understand the breed themselves, so they are not prepared to screen puppy buyers, offer advice or answer questions, or assist with behavioral issues. You WILL need help at some point in your pup’s life. Look for someone who can and will help you. On the flip side, length of time in the breed does not necessarily make someone a good breeder. Someone who has been a bad breeder for 30 years is still a bad breeder.
b) Insist on health testing and to see the results of those tests
c) Meet the breeder and their dogs
d) Look for a breeder that is involved in the breed, through showing and/or breed club participation: Someone who knows the breed standard, breeds to the standard, and can tell you how his/her dogs compare to and differ from the standard.
OK, you have gone through the process and have a new TM. Now what? Stay in touch with your breeder and follow their advice. Start immediately. Don’t wait until your TM is a year or 2 old, becomes a problem, and then decide that you need to “fix” it. Start NOW and ask your breeder for advice.
Tibetan Mastiffs (TM) are a guardian breed. They are family and home guardians. It's in their genes. You do not train them to be guard dogs like some breeds. It's instinctual. If you do not want a dog that is going to fiercely guard his home and property, don't get a TM. Because their radar is 1000 times better than yours. That's what I mean by "it's instinctual".
BEFORE you buy a Tibetan mastiff, please consider whether you really want and are prepared for this type of dog.
1) Do you have a fenced yard where your TM will be safely contained? Do not expect to let your TM run off-leash
2) Do you have the time to socialize your TM? Are you willing to drive to find opportunities for socialization if it needs to be? I have been told that a puppy needs to be exposed to at least one new thing a day. A new toy, a new person, a new place, a new sound.
3) Can you physically handle and control a large, powerful animal? There is no shame in admitting that you can't.
4) Will your lifestyle accommodate a protective guard dog? Do you have lots of rowdy visitors or do you live a somewhat reclusive farm life? Either extreme is not a good situation for a TM. They need exposure to people, places, and things, and at an early age. At the same time, those people, places, and things need to be ordered; TMs do not handle chaos well.
5) Can you afford the costs of a large dog? People don't seem to realize that everything costs more for a large dog, like food or medical care
If you are SURE you want a TM and are prepared to do what is needed to care for one, then start by choosing your breeder carefully.
a) Look for someone who knows the breed. I see too many people buy a “breeding pair” and start popping out puppies. They do not know and understand the breed themselves, so they are not prepared to screen puppy buyers, offer advice or answer questions, or assist with behavioral issues. You WILL need help at some point in your pup’s life. Look for someone who can and will help you. On the flip side, length of time in the breed does not necessarily make someone a good breeder. Someone who has been a bad breeder for 30 years is still a bad breeder.
b) Insist on health testing and to see the results of those tests
c) Meet the breeder and their dogs
d) Look for a breeder that is involved in the breed, through showing and/or breed club participation: Someone who knows the breed standard, breeds to the standard, and can tell you how his/her dogs compare to and differ from the standard.
OK, you have gone through the process and have a new TM. Now what? Stay in touch with your breeder and follow their advice. Start immediately. Don’t wait until your TM is a year or 2 old, becomes a problem, and then decide that you need to “fix” it. Start NOW and ask your breeder for advice.