
Tibetan Mastiff 267

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.