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Tibetan Mastiff
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Livestock guardian dog
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
- Height
- 61 cm
About the Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff is a large dog breed from the People's Republic of China. It is classified as a livestock guardian dog, making its working role central to its description. The breed reaches a listed height of 61, and its double coat ranges from medium to long depending on climate. Coat colors include solid black, black and tan, several shades of red, and bluish-gray. Some dogs have white markings around the neck, chest, and legs. Listed weight ranges are 40–70 kg for males and 30–55 kg for females. These details describe a substantial guardian breed with a climate-sensitive coat and broad color variation. The Tibetan Mastiff is part of the dog family and is also identified as a Tibetan dog breed.
What stands out
- Livestock guardian role
- Double coat adapts to climate
- Wide range of coat colors
- Male and female weights listed
Worth knowing
- Large size requires consideration
- Coat length varies with climate
- White markings are only sometimes present
Who it suits
It suits readers seeking a large dog breed described as a livestock guardian. Its coat and size details may help people considering the breed’s physical characteristics.
In short
The Tibetan Mastiff is a large Chinese dog breed with a guardian purpose, variable coat length, and many recognized colors. Its listed size and weight ranges are important factors for anyone evaluating this breed.
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Photo credits12 photographs on this page
- Tibetan Mastiff — Pets Adviser · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Bone-mouth — Inuyasya1106 · Public domain · file page
- Chinese Chongqing Dog — Markus Monroe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Chinese Crested Dog — Tommy Gildseth · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Chow Chow — Prayitno · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Kunming wolfdog — Bigsteeve · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Miniature Shar Pei — Eganfi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pekingese — SheltieBoy · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Shar Pei — UpdOWN · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Shih Tzu — danny O · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Xiasi Dog — LauraKelsch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pyrenean Mountain Dog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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