Tibetan Mastiff Puppies

Tibetan Mastiffs sensitive dogs who feel their emotions and the emotions of their family. If they sense something is wrong with their owners they may go into guard mode. They are affectionate and loving towards their family but can be suspicious of strangers and other animals. They do well with children, but they should be supervised around small children.

Like many breeds of their size, Tibetan Mastiffs can be susceptible to join issues like hip and elbow dysplasia. They should also be screened for hypothyroidism and eye anomalies.

They have a moderate energy level and typically store up their energy and release it in short bursts. They love going on walks with their family and patrolling their fenced in yards. They do best when they have a job to complete, so exercise should include mental stimulation as often as possible.

Their heavy double coat is low maintenance for most of the year, requiring a weekly brushing to remove surface dirt and loose hair. They blow their undercoat once a year which results in heavy shedding. During this time a de-shedding tool is encouraged.

Despite their dense double coat, Tibetan Mastiffs shed lightly year round. They shed more heavily in the spring and fall when they shed their undercoat.

Tibetan Mastiffs are large dogs, and their thick coat and heavy mane only add to their thick bone structure. They are slightly longer than they are tall, with a broad and impressive head framed by mane-like tufts of hair. Their tail is feathered and curls up along their back.

They have an ancient history in multiple countries, but the exact origins are foggy. Some historians say that they could be massive dog breeds found in China in the BC era, but the first real documentation was found around the 1700s. Despite its ancient heritage, the first official breeding standard wasn't set until 1928. The breed became recognized by the AKC in 2007.