Tibetan Mastiff Puppies for Sale

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Large

Average Lifespan: 10-12 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: high

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: low

Good For Novice Owners: low

Adaptability: low

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The Tibetan Mastiff is a Guardian Dog that has been charged with the security of a herd, village, or family for over 3,000 years. They are strong-willed, protective dogs and will be reserved with strangers. Make sure they are trained and socialized at an early age, as this is of great importance. They can make great family dogs, but only when an experienced dog owner understands the importance of establishing rational Alpha leadership with his dog.

The Tibetan Mastiff is a courageous Molosser breed with quite the interesting history. Dating back as early as 1100 BC, they are one of the most ancient guardian breeds. You can tie the heritage of almost every large dog breed in the world to the Tibetan Mastiff, including breeds like the English Mastiff, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Anatolian Shepherd. This breed was a traveling companion of the Hun army led by Attila against the Eastern Roman Empire in the mid 5th century AD. The Tibetan Mastiff continued to be a vital part of security for the military camps during this campaign, as it had done for so many centuries. This dog breed has been a recognized member of the AKC Working Group since 2007.

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Did You Know?

Deep in the Himalayas, Tibetan Mastiffs and Lhasa Apsos often worked together to guard and protect Tibetan monasteries. They are also considered to be a common ancestor to all modern Mastiff breeds.