Origin:   Tibet
Group:  Working
Height (inches)  34-36 
Weight (kgs)  64-78

Instructions:  Regular Brushing & Regular Exercise
Details:
This breed which looks a bit scary but is just a big ball of fur is also known as TDo-Khyi or Tsang Khyi or Ipoo in Tibet. This breed is also known as Bhote Kukur in Nepali language which literally translates to the dog from Tibet. This breed easily resembles a lion and there was this one time when a zoo labelled this breed as a Chinese Lion. Tibetan Mastiff are considered the primary breed for most of the Mastiff breeds including the English Mastiff. This breed is also not readily available in India, barely 5000 breeds registered. This breed is perceived to be very huge but that is just an illusion that the large head plus the hairy coat creates. Mastiffs are generally considered as a bully breed which gets a kick out of scaring people. Because Tibet is a country with harsh winters, this breed has a thick coat which protects it from the terrible weather conditions. The long hair is also a mechanism that will protect this breed from the harsh weather conditions of the place. This breed is also the largest known dog breed on planet earth and is primarily a guard breed.
Tibetan Mastiff is a beautiful hairy breed. It doesn’t shed regularly so the owners don’t have to worry about finding dog hair everywhere all the time but it does shed its coat once a year where it can get problematic for the dog owners. Though shedding once a year is better than shedding regularly. This breed is very quiet indoors so one doesn’t have to worry about things breaking. It can be left unsupervised alone for long hours indoors during the day time. It isn’t an aggressive breed so it will quietly sit in a corner. Tibetan Mastiff loves outdoors so it makes a great partner for outdoor workouts and bonding with nature. It is very cuddly but not aggressive which makes it a perfect cuddle partner. If given the right training, it could be the perfect man of the house, guarding the children and protecting them against any harm. This Is also a great working dog who has very good instincts when it comes to strangers. Tibetan Mastiff knows how to take control of situations and sometimes can be smarter than a human. As Mentioned earlier, it is an introverted dog who comes off as calm and dignified. Contrary to its appearance, this breed is pretty flexible and agile and can fit into compact spaces.
This breed requires a lot of exercise and outdoor activity. It needs to run around and jump around a lot. They also need to be protected against harsh weather conditions in terms of heat otherwise they get overheated. This breed also requires a lot of socialization so that they don’t get aggressive towards other dogs. They require a lot of training. This a stubborn breed and can be very strong headed which needs to be controlled early on. Their independent mind is generally difficult to deal with because that makes them disobey their owners. This breed is also not easily available and expensive to get and maintain.