Tibetan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Tibetan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Tibetan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Tibetan Mastiff.

Tibetan Mastiff Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of a Tibetan Mastiff is 25-28 inches

Weight: The average weight of a Tibetan Mastiff is 140-170 pounds / 64-78 kg

Size of Dog: The Tibetan Mastiff is a very large sized breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This Mastiff belongs to the Working Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Tibetan Mastiff breed originated from Tibet, China

Exercise Needs: The Tibetan Mastiff requires regular daily exercise

Coat Type: The Tibetan Mastiff has a full double coat (Grey/Blue, Brown, Black or Gold)

Shedding hairs: The Tibetan Mastiff sheds its coat once per year

Grooming needs: The Tibetan Mastiff requires regular grooming

Training a Tibetan Mastiff (Trainability): The Tibetan Mastiff can be difficult to train

Other Names of Tibetan Mastiff: Do-Khyi

Tibetan Mastiff Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 15 years or more

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size is between 5-12 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Protective, Independent, Intelligent, Reserved and Strong Minded

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Tibetan Mastiff puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Tibetan Mastiff dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Tibetan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs

Tibetan Mastiff puppies and dogs is extremely protective. This dog is a natural guardian and is very eager to look after its family. Owners should socialize this breed heavily from a young age and provide their puppy with consistent, firm obedience training whilst it is still at a manageable size, otherwise, owners may find themselves not being able to let strangers into their home as their dog is overly-protective. This is a strong willed and powerful breed of dog but with the right training, it will be calm and even-tempered around the home, and will adapt well to family life. It just takes the right owner to get the right balance with this very large breed. Dogs and puppies are very loyal and devoted to their family but their personalities and temperaments are often fiercely independent which can result in training being a little slow. Owners should persevere as training will ensure that this dog behaves in a courteous and trustworthy manner.

Choosing Tibetan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Tibetan Mastiff puppies grow into very large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Tibetan Mastiff puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. There are several health conditions which can commonly affect this breed. Please see the information via the health issues link above for a deeper insight. The Tibetan Mastiff has a thick double coat that sheds just once per year. The shedding period lasts for approximately one month and occurs when the weather starts to get warmer. During this time, the coat should be groomed on a daily basis in order to reduce the amount of loose or dead hairs. This breed only requires bathing or dry-shampooing occasionally. This is a strong breed that should be walked and provided with exercise on a daily basis. Dogs that do not receive adequate exercise can develop behavioral problems.

Tibetan Mastiff Puppies and Dogs