{"id":886,"date":"2021-11-23T10:43:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T10:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mastiffweb.com\/?p=886"},"modified":"2022-06-02T12:08:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T12:08:38","slug":"tibetan-mastiffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mastiffweb.com\/tibetan-mastiffs","title":{"rendered":"Tibetan Mastiff – 2024 Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Tibetan Mastiffs are an ancient, large breed of dog that was originally bred by nomadic tribes of Tibet and China as a herding and guarding animal. They have been around for about 4,000 years and come in three main varieties: the long-haired, the medium-haired, and the short-haired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was bred by Tibetan monks to be a companion and guardian to large monasteries, villages, and nomads. They are independent dogs who make excellent watchdogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are powerful animals with strong protective instincts towards their families. They need plenty of exercise and training, but it is worth the effort since they can grow quite large (70-110 pounds). The most distinguishing feature about the Tibetan Mastiff is their thick, long double coat that has a moderate amount of undercoat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can come in various colors, although most commonly they are fawn or red with black spots on the muzzle, chest, legs, and tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter which type you choose, they need to be well-socialized with children and other animals as they can be somewhat territorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, are some things to know about Tibetan Mastiffs before you adopt one as your next pet.<\/p>\n\n\n

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