Health: long lives but have many health problems including- hip dysplasia, thyroid problems, skin issues, and ear infections to name a few.
Grooming: Seasonal shedder
Trainability: Need early socialization
Family Friendly: Loving and protective of their family but weary of strangers.
This breed's ancestors live with nomads in the Himalayas and were brought to Europe by people like Attila the Hun. Tibetan Mastiffs are treasured for their size and bark as well as their heavy build, plumed tails, and their thick double coat (especially on the neck and shoulders). Their size and territorial nature makes this breed posses the strength and intelligence to protect their family and flocks from outside threats.These dogs are stubborn and do not make a good first dog. These dogs are especially popular in China where having a Tibetan Mastiff is considered the ultimate status symbol. They even hold conventions for just Tibetan Mastiffs.
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