The maximum height of the male ghost mastiff is 78 cm, with solid bones and a maximum tube circumference of 16 cm. The height of the ghost mastiff can be judged that the ghost mastiff is a large dog.

The ghost mastiff is an ancient animal of the nomadic people of the Himalayas. A working dog breed, it is also a guard dog commonly used by Tibetan monks. Ghost mastiffs are highly alert, have strong territorial awareness, are extremely loyal to their masters, have strong hostility to strangers in their territories, and are good at protecting their masters and their belongings.