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.

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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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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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.