15 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About Tibetan Mastiffs

Tibetan Mastiffs are protective of their family and very independent. They are very patient and devoted and adore a good cuddle. They are as mysterious as the high mountains of the Himalayas and as intriguing as the stories of Tibet. The Giant is so friendly and tender. But there are many more beautiful things about this breed, and we'll share them with you in this article.

Here are 15 fascinating facts you probably didn't know about Tibetan Mastiffs.

#1 Tibetan Mastiffs are one of the largest breeds on the planet!

#2 The heaviest Tibetan Mastiff weighed in at over a staggering 20 stone!

#3 Instead of shedding all year round, they actually ‘blow’ their coat once a year!

#4 In Tibet, they are called “Do-Khyi”(Tied Dog) as they are traditionally kept chained to gates and let loose at night…

#5 They are extremely strong-willed and stubborn!

#6 They are very territorial dogs and mark it nice and clear

#7 Please do not get them home if you can’t spare time to train them in socialization

#8 Patrolling in the night is their inherent trait

#9 The eyes are those of an old man with all the wisdom of this world

#10 The undercoat gets very heavy in winters and shrinks in summer

#11 They don’t trouble other pets at home. Don’t trouble them and they won’t trouble you back. Simple!

#12 Don’t confuse him and the kids

#13 They have been bred to take quick decisions on their own for centuries, they’re not going to give that up now

#14 Let them know who's the boss at home, or they might want to teach you a thing or so about authority

#15 Brush their abundant coat at least twice a week and during shedding daily