The Tibetan Mastiff is a powerful, muscular breed that is known for its courage, independence, and fierce loyalty. This breed is native to the Tibetan Plateau, where it was originally used to guard monasteries and protect flocks of sheep.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 10–12 years
- Weight
- Male 41–68 kg · Female 32–54 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 66–74 cm · Female 61–69 cm
- Origin
- ancient, thousands of years old · China (Tibet)
- Coat
- double, long
- Colors
- black, black and tan, brown, blue/grey, blue/grey and tan, gold, red gold
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Do-khyi
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise40 min per day