Tibetan Mastiff Dog
INTRODUCTION
Tibetan Mastiff Dogs are Independent, Reserved, and Intelligent dogs they are from the Working group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 135. These large dogs are very agile for their size and also are super great watchdogs. They are gentle giants around the house but are reserved with strangers. Tibetan Mastiff Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens Polar regions, including tundra and icebergs
TEMPERAMENT : Stubborn, Tenacious, Aloof, Intelligent, Strong Willed, Protective
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Tibet
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- These strong willed dogs are self-reliant and they take control of every critical situation
2- The Tibetan mastiffs prefer to stay outside where he can look after his territory. Unlike others they also have an impressive bark which they often use during night. two Tibetan mastiffs together can take down a lion
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Tibetan Mastiff Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Black & Tan, Brown & Tan, Brown, Red Gold, Blue Gray
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 90 - 113cm (35.5 - 44.5in)
Height: 72 - 90cm (28.5 - 35.5in) -
TAIL
The tail is medium length, set high on line with the top of the back, and carried high in a curl over the back when the dog is alert or moving. When the dog is relaxed, the tail may drop. When hanging down, the tailbone reaches to the hock joint
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WEIGHT
Male: 41 - 68kg
Female: 34 - 54kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 to 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Furry bear
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be in cold climate
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1847
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ORIGIN
Tibet
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Tibetan Mastiffs are highly intelligent, independent, and stubborn, yet sensitive to human moods
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
