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.
Tibetan Mastiff
Also known as Do-khyi
Origin
- Country
- China (Tibet)
- Region
- Tibetan Plateau/Himalayas
- Era
- ancient, thousands of years old
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Size
- Height
- Male 66–74 cm · Female 61–69 cm
- Weight
- Male 41–68 kg · Female 32–54 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- long
- Colours
- black, black and tan, brown, blue/grey, blue/grey and tan, gold, red gold
Traits
- aloof, independent, protective, intelligent, strong-willed, watchful