Tibetan Mastiff Information

The powerful, protective Tibetan Mastiff wears a noble mane, not the robe of royalty.

The 90 Second Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff is a heavy, imposing 26 or more inches! A proudly carried, well feathered tail and richly colored, heavy coat add to his strikingly large appearance. His solemn but kindly expression reveals a thousand years of service and devotion to mankind despite his recent “discovery” in America.

The Tibetan Mastiff is large guardian dog of the high Himalayan Mountains and the plains of Central Asia. He is probably a primary ancestor from which all mastiffs and mountain dogs descended. The Tibetan Mastiff is as stoic and determined as his ancestors but he has proven remarkably adaptable to modern life.

Tibetan Mastiff Coat, Color, Care:

Colors range from black to gold, with or without tan accents. The dense, weather-resistant double coat needs no trimming but the Tibetan Mastiff sheds. A lot. He needs regular deep combing to be a tidy house dog and he will much prefer to be outside in winter.

Tibetan Mastiff Personality:

He is strong willed, deliberate, independent, staunchly protective, aloof and reserved with strangers. Not particularly animated, but always thinking, he exhibits an inner strength and calmness owners find extremely comforting.

Exercise Requirements:

Tibetan Mastiffs developed for work at high, dry altitudes with bursts of energy when needed. Adult Tibetan Mastiffs are not playful but they are not lazy either. They need motivation and daily exercise with regard to temperatures in order to stay fit. A early morning jog will do to stretch his powerful legs but a mountain hike is the Tibetan Mastiff’s dream.

Tibetan Mastiff Health Concerns:

Hip dysplasia and luxating patellas (knees) are common with large, fast growing breeds (like Tibetan Mastiffs) but can be modified by diet and proper exercise. His is long-lived for such a giant breed, often exceeding ten years. This breed has few health problems other than allergies, itching, and thyroid imbalance which are most often the result of environmental factors, including medication side effects. A partially home-cooked diet free of preservatives, dyes, and chemicals, supplemented with vitamins and fish oils may prevent or correct such disorders.

Official Tibetan Mastiff Breed Standards

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