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Buying a Tibetan Mastiff Puppy

There are a few varieties of mastiffs to choose from however It can be often difficult to choose the best mastiff dog that fits into your lifestyle. In this article I will point out the pros and cons of buying a Tibetan mastiff puppy. Tibetan Mastiffs can make great pets and they are especially popular in the United Kingdom. Tibetan mastiffs are one of the earliest dogs and they were used as flock guardians by their people. They were also used to guard Tibetan temples.

Tibetan mastiffs in the united kingdom go for as much as 900 to 1200 GBP. Tibetan mastiffs generally live longer lives than other mastiffs and have a better health disposition. The highest recorded weight for a Tibetan was about 286 lbs and height can go up to 31 or more. On average the Tibetan mastiff weighs about 180 pounds and stands 28 inches tall. These are dogs with guardian instincts and depending on where you got the dog from their temperament will greatly vary. The English bred Tibetan mastiff being mellow to the original Tibetan mastiff from Tibet that is ferocious. These dogs do not make great apartment dogs due to their size as well as their love for cooler temperatures.

Today’s Tibetans we find are very mellow and make great family dogs. Don’t be afraid of a Tibetan Mastiff’s size as they are one of the friendliest canines to ever walk the Earth. They may have to be monitored with kids due to their large size, they can easily knock a child over by mistake. Tibetan Mastiffs are not too expensive to care for, compared to other Mastiff breed their appetite is actually less.

Health concerns to be aware…

General health concerns associated with the Tibetan mastiff include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, heart problems, and skin disorders. Also, a unique disease affecting these breeds of dogs is a genetic one called (CIDN), a nerve disease that can kill your Tibetan Mastiff puppy between the age of 6 to 16 weeks. Be sure to get your Tibetan Mastiff puppy from a reputable breeder. They are light shredders but they will blow their coats once in a year and during this time daily grooming is required.

In conclusion, keep these facts in mind when buying a Tibetan Mastiff. Tibetan mastiffs will not be suited for your lifestyle if you are not going to be home a lot because unlike other breeds mastiffs require an owner’s presence more. Tibetan mastiff will be a wonderful pet for you if you have a backyard for them to run around. This breed will be a digger so be sure to have plenty of toys to keep them busy outdoors. The Tibetan mastiff is a loyal and independent companion who will stay with you for a long time, up to 14 years which is amazing for a dog of this size. For more information on Tibetan Mastiff’s visit https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/tibetan-mastiff/