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Tibetan Mastiff

Origin: People's Republic of China

Also known as: Do-Khyi

The Tibetan Mastiff is a large Tibetan dog breed. Its double coat is medium to long, subject to climate, and found in a wide variety of colors, including solid black, black and tan, various shades of red and bluish-gray, and sometimes with white markings around its neck, chest and legs. According to the American Kennel Club, male Tibetan Mastiffs have a weight of 40-70 kg while females are 30-55 kg.

Detailed information for this type is not available in our sources yet. We do not invent history, characteristics or care requirements.

More photographs

Tibetan Mastiff photograph
Ten Prized Dogs series, an artwork depicting a Tibetan mastiff.
Ten Prized Dogs series, an artwork depicting a Tibetan mastiff.
This side profile of Tü-Bo underscores the soundness and type that made him a sought-after stud dog.
This side profile of Tü-Bo underscores the soundness and type that made him a sought-after stud dog.
Tibetan dog from the 1850s
Tibetan dog from the 1850s
Realistic representation/correction of Tibetan dog in 1904 "The German dogs". Heliogravure, Richard Strbel
Realistic representation/correction of Tibetan dog in 1904 "The German dogs". Heliogravure, Richard Strbel
Tibetan Mastiff photograph
Tibetan Mastiff photograph
Tibetan Mastiff photograph

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