History

The Tibetan () is an ancient working dog of the nomadic peoples in the Himalayas and is also A guard dog commonly used by Tibetan monks. Since it was first discovered in ancient times, there have been many mysterious stories about it. From the records of Aristoteles (384-322BC) to the famous travels of Marco Polo, who traveled to Asia in 1271, almost all historical records point to the physical and mental strength of the Tibetan Mastiff. And unforgettable images give praise. Its bark has been described as a unique and invaluable feature of the breed. Famous canine scientists in ancient Europe, such as Martin and Joat, Magni, Beckman, Siber, and Stewart Bell and Brant have all emphasized the Tibetan Mastiff, because they are for this kind of dog. Intrigued by the origin of dogs and their role in Tibetan culture. Some even believe that this dog is the ancestor of all large mountain dogs and mastiff breeds. The first to arrive on the west coast of Europe was a female Tibetan Mastiff, a gift from the nobleman Hardinger (governor of India) to Queen Victoria in 1847. Then in the 1880s, Edward VII (Prince of Wales) brought two of these dogs back to Gongland. The earliest recorded Tibetan Mastiff puppy was born at the Berlin Zoo in 1898.

Character

Extraordinary courage and strong guarding skills are the characteristics of this breed. It is vigorous, active, full of vigor and never timid. It can judge the surrounding situation quietly and calmly before taking action. The Tibetan Mastiff has excellent memory, strong plasticity, and high adaptability to the environment. Frigid, hot and dry climates. It is the habit of Tibetan Mastiffs to be extremely intelligent and loyal to familiar and close people, but Tibetan Mastiffs are very hostile to strangers. But loyal to the owner. Extremely affectionate, faithful and reliable as a guard dog. The Tibetan Mastiff is agile in action and has a strong attacking ability. However, it can treat young children and even swaddling babies well, making it the best family guard dog.

General Appearance: Powerful, heavy, well built, with strong bones. The appearance is solemn, eager and moving. The perfect combination of strength, sturdiness and endurance; suitable for working in all types of climates. Growth is slow, reaching true maturity in 2-3 years for females and 4 years for males.

Important proportions: The length of the skull measured from the occiput to the stop is equal to the length of the muzzle measured from the stop to the end of the nose, but the muzzle may be slightly shorter. The body is slightly longer than the height from the ground to the withers.

Behavior/Temperament: Independent. obey orders. Extremely loyal to their masters and territories.

Head: Broad, heavy and strong. Adult dogs will have a fold from the top of the eye down to the corner of the mouth.

Skull: Large, slightly rounded, with very prominent occiput.

Stop: Contoured.

Nose: Broad, as dark as possible according to coat color, with thick nostrils.

Mouth: Very broad, full and deep. The ends are square.

Lip: Well developed, covering the lower jaw.

Teeth/Jaws: The jaws are strong and form a perfect, neat, complete scissor bite, ie the upper incisors press against the lower incisors and form a square in the jaw. Flat bite is also possible. Teeth are tight.

Eyes: Medium in size, any shade of brown will do, and should match the coat color, the darker the better. Widely spaced, oval, slightly oblique. The eyelid fits snugly against the eyeball. Noble expression.

Ears: Medium in size, triangular, prominent, between the eye and the plane of the skull, dropping forward, close to the head; raised forward when alert. The earlobe is covered with soft and short hair.

Neck: Strong, muscular, arched. There are not many wattles in the throat. Covered with a dense, erect mane, but not very conspicuous in females.

Body: Strong

Back: Straight and muscular.

Hips: Broad and flat

Chest: Deep and moderately wide. The ribs expand well, creating a heart-shaped ribcage. The chest extends below the elbows.

Tail: Of medium length, set high, in line with the top of the back, held high, loosely curled over the back when the dog is alert or concentrating; richly feathered.

Forequarters: Straight, well angled and well-coated.

Shoulders: Naturally sloping and well muscled.

Elbow: Neither in nor out.

Forearm: Straight. Strong bones.

Bone: Strong, slightly sloping.

Hindquarters: Powerful, well muscled, well angled. Seen from behind, the hind legs are parallel.

Upper Legs: Very long; strong, with firm muscles, but not bulging.

Back Knee: Natural flexion.

Hocks: Strong, set low.

Dewclaws are optional.

Feet: Very long, strong, round and compact, well furred between the arched toes.

Gait/Movement: Powerful, but generally brisk and springy: Good reach and drive. When accelerating, it steps in a straight line. Show caution when walking around. Durable and flexible, it can work in a variety of terrains.

Gross: Quality is more important than quantity. The coat is coarse and thick, the top coat is not very long, and the undercoat is dense and curly in winter, but it can be sparse in the hot season. Males have a more pronounced coat than females. The coat is not filamentous, not curly or wavy. The neck and shoulders are thickly covered with a cape-like appearance. The tail is brush-like and richly feathered; the upper rear of the hind legs is richly feathered.

Color: Brilliant black with or without tan spots; blue with or without tan; golden, from rich light brown to deep red. All colors should be as solid as possible. Tans range from bright maroons to very pale colors. There can be white spots on the chest. The white markings on the feet should be as small as possible. There may be markings on the upper part of the eyes, the lower part of the feet, and the underside of the tail. There may be tan markings on the muzzle; there may be marked markings around the eyes.

Dimensions:

Height at Withers: Males: Min. 66 cm (26 inches); Females: Min. 61 cm (24 inches).

Defects: Any deviation from the above points is considered a defect, the degree of which is strictly proportional to its grade.

Severe deficits:

Limited physical structure and health

Light or heavy head folds

Sagging upper lip

Vinted wattle on throat

Large and/or low-set ears

Light eyes or gaze

Weak coloration , especially the nose

Barrel ribcage

Tail tucked tightly above the hips

The hindquarters are too angled or straight

Restricted, heavy movements

More than 2 cm below minimum height

Removal of defects:

Aggressive or overly shy

Lower jaw or Maxillary process

Colors other than those mentioned above, such as white, cheese, brown (auburn), lavender, dark gray, variegated

Any body or Dogs with clearly abnormal behavior were disqualified.

Note: Male dogs should be born with two apparently normal testicles that are completely placed in the scrotum.