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The Tibetan Mastiff is a hunting dog.

History[]

Tibetan Mastiffs were used to protect Buddhist monasteries and monks of Tibet from animals like bears, wolves and snow leopards while their fur holded harsh conditions[1]. The Tibetan Mastiff is a phenotypically distinct dog breed that was bred as a flock guardian in the high altitudes of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateaus.[2]

Appearance[]

The dog's variety of coat colors include solid black, black and tan, various shades of red (from pale gold to deep red) and bluish-gray (dilute black), often with white markings. Tibetan Mastiffs are shown under one standard in the West, but separated by the Indian breed standard into two varieties: Lion Head (smaller; exceptionally long hair from forehead to withers, creating a ruff or mane) and Tiger Head (larger; shorter hair).

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