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However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.
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Tibetan Mastiffs are an ancient breed of large domesticated dogs. They originated from Central Asia and are bred to be excellent guardians. For this reason, they are priced at around US$1500 to US$3500. So with this high price for a dog, what are things to be considered before purchasing it?
Family
As mentioned earlier, Tibetan Mastiffs are guardian dogs. They have tendencies of bonding with their owners but with reserved affection. It is difficult introducing other people to the dog as they are dominant and territorial. They are gentle and patient with children but actions such as screaming and running are easily mistaken as aggression by the dog.
Exercise/Activity
Tibetan Mastiffs require moderate level of exercise and are active outside the house. They love to dig and roam if left unsupervised. These dogs have affinity to chewing with their strong jaws especially when bored that may cause damage to property.
Trainability
Obedience training is a challenge for this breed compared to most dog breeds. Extra patience is needed because Tibetan Mastiffs learns commands slowly. This may be attributed to the fact that their instinct is centered on guarding more than anything else. They are, however, very easy to house train.
Socialization
Mingling with other dogs should be introduced in an early age, as they are aggressive to other dogs if they are not exposed during this time. They do, however, get along with other animals if introduced properly. They may exhibit signs of dominance and aggression over other pets.
Size
The Tibetan Mastiff is large in size and may occupy a lot of space in your home. They require a lot of room to romp.
Grooming
This guardian dog unfortunately sheds heavy amounts of hair. They do not require meticulous care for their coat but regular brushing is recommended to get rid of loose hair.
We can see in this video a beautiful 8 month old Tibetan Mastiff while playing on the beach. These dogs are massive, giant dogs with powerful appearance. They can deter burglars or other threats with their size alone. Tibetan Mastiffs have strong guardian instincts so they need at least a large yard to prevent them from getting bored. This breed is the best for experienced dog owners, who can handle their highly dominant nature.
I would say yes, the Tibetan Mastiff is the best breed for you if you would like to have a strong willed, affectionate and very clever dog. Moreover this breed is also loyal and can become an excellent guardian of the family. Because of their strong, guardian instincts it is not recommended to leave them alone with smaller children, although they like kids. The breed likes other dogs around them as well, but be careful not to have smaller pets together with this powerful dog. They need a large yard and daily playing sessions to prevent them from getting bored and destructive. The Tibetan Mastiff is not suitable for novice dog owners because they are highly dominant.
The coat of the Tibetan Mastiff is a coarse, long and thick double coat that must be brushed regularly, at least weekly to protect the coat from matting. These dogs are seasonal shedders, at that time daily brushing is required. The breed is prone to health issues like hip dysplasia, epilepsy, allergies or cataracts.
Training the Tibetan Mastiff is somewhat hard, as the dog is very dominant and tends to be stubborn if the trainer is not good enough. They require consistency, firmness and patience during the training. When bored, they can become destructive at home, so early socialization and obedience training is recommended.
All in all, the Tibetan Mastiff is good for smaller families who will be able to provide enough love, exercise and variety to these dogs to keep them happy and content.
I hope this short article will be able to help you decide whether the Tibetan Mastiff is the right breed for you.
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This amazing breed has an amazing price in China: it can cost up to $600,000!
This three feet tall, 180 pounds breed is considered holy in China: they believe that these dogs help human’s health and security.
But this isn’t the only reason for being so pricey: the Tibetan Mastiff has grown to be a status symbol for Chinese millionaires. One couple transported their new Tibetan Mastiff home by a fleet of Mercedes sedans after having it bought for over $600,000, according to an Time.com.
Even though it is truly a beautiful dog, this breed might not be a perfect choice for families: usually they aren’t very friendly with foreigners and their thick fur requires a lot of care. Plus, since they are used to high altitudes, they might have some problems with breathing at sea-level locations.
Well, there are some other breeds for which this sentence is more true: Kuvasz, Anatolian Shepherd or the Great Pyrenees. However, the Tibetan Mastiff protects all possessions of the owner very carefully. This is the reason why a Tibetan Mastiff will the protect the livestock very well. This breed protects all properties, not necessarily the livestock. We can also rely on him as a personal body guard… we can be sure that he’ll protect us no matter what.
If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.
