This still primitive dog breed was developed centuries ago in Tibet.
There are TOP 10 interesting facts about Tibetan Mastiff.
The Tibetan Mastiff is a Tibetan dog breed which was originally found in the nomadic cultures of China, India, Nepal and Tibet. The local tribes in these places used to keep Tibetan Mastiff to protect their herd from wild animals.
Folklore includes tales of Phoenician traders bringing Mastiffs with them to ancient Britain. The Romans discovered them there and took them home with them to fight in the arena. The British used the dogs to guard their estates and castles, letting them loose at night to keep intruders away. Most breed historians agree that the British are responsible for creating the dog we have today.
The heavy-boned Mastiff gives an impression of grandeur and dignity. The breed standard doesn't provide a maximum height, but gives a minimum height at the top of the shoulder of 30 inches for males and 27.5 inches for females. In fact, these massive dogs can range up to 36 inches tall. There is no weight given in the standard, and they can weigh anywhere from 160-230 pound for males and 120-170 pounds for females.
The Tibetan Mastiff guards like their life depends on it. They are very loyal to their owner and the kids in the family. Although, one should be careful when guests are in the house because remember- he's the best guard dog who is probably not that friendly around unknown faces and other pets.
Zorba, the Mastiff, once held the record for the world's largest dog. He set the record in November 1989, when he was eight years old. He was 37 inches high at the shoulder, 8 feet 3 inches long from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail, and he weighed 343 pounds.
Despite their size, Mastiffs do fairly well with a sedentary lifestyle, but will be at their best physical condition with a moderate exercise regime. They are wonderful at simply being a member of the family, but also make good watchdogs and therapy dogs. If you train them and keep them in proper physical condition, they can also succeed at carting, tracking, conformation, obedience, and search and rescue.