Giant Working Group

Tibetan Mastiff

Also called Do-khyi

Needs space
Sheds a lot
Hard to train

The Tibetan Mastiff is a powerful, muscular breed that is known for its courage, independence, and fierce loyalty. This breed is native to the Tibetan Plateau, where it was originally used to guard monasteries and protect flocks of sheep.

Weight: 71–150 lb (32–68 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 24–29 in (61–74 cm)
Life span: 10–12 years
Exercise: About 40 minutes a day
Coat: Long, Double
Origin: Tibetan Plateau/Himalayas, China (Tibet) (ancient, thousands of years old)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
Strangers: Very wary of strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Hard to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Drools a little

Temperament

Aloof Independent Intelligent Protective Strong-willed Watchful

Coat colours

Black, black and tan, blue/grey, blue/grey and tan, brown, gold and red gold

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	90–150 lb (41–68 kg)	71–119 lb (32–54 kg)
Height	26–29 in (66–74 cm)	24–27 in (61–69 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)