The Tibetan Mastiff, like the rest of the Mastiff crew, can have a tendency toward having a dry nose, tough paws, maybe even elbow calluses, and possibly anxieties. Of course, they need a bath every now and then! We've gathered all of our blissful goodies here for your big buddy.
According to scientific studies, the Tibetan Mastiff is THE oldest dog breed. In 2008, genetic research proposed the Tibetan Mastiff split from wolves over 58,000 years ago. The 12 oldest breeds established themselves genetically around 42,000 years ago. While not a true mastiff, they are closer genetically to the livestock guard dogs, such as the Great Pyrenees, than to Mastiffs.
Tibetan Mastiffs fought for Genghis Khan and Attila the Hun. Artwork depicts them ferociously fighting beside Assyrian, Persian, Greek and Roman armies.
The Tibetan Mastiff, or the TM as their friends call them, will sleep all day to be ready to patrol the property all night. Much like a Great Pyrenees, they patrol by barking. All. Night. Long. More Tibetan Mastiff history here.