Large Black
The Tibetan Mastiff is considered to be the original dog from which most of the “Molosser breeds” of today have descended. The high and forbidding mountains of Tibet is the environment which produced this fierce and protective guarding dog. The unforgiving climate and mountainous terrain demanded an animal with endurance, a coat that possessed natural protection against the elements and courage and fearlessness to fight off predator animals. The Tibetan Mastiff was used by the wandering shepherds and nomadic tribes and later by the Monks of Tibet as a protective dog which would effectively give warning of strangers and would guard the sheep. Mention of the large black dog with a fearsome bark can be found in Chinese documents as early as 1100 B.C.
The Tibetan Mastiff of today has changed very little from that original dog. The breed today is actually not as large as some of its descendants. It should stand about 25-26 inches at the shoulder with a weight of 100 to 130 pounds. The chest is deep and as mentioned the neck is heavily ruffed with loose folds of skin. Legs are straight and heavy boned. The face has the typical pendulous flews with a soft expression and fold over ears lying close to the skull. The head has a typical bear like appearance with the lips of the upper jaw lying over the lower jaw. The tail is plumed and curls over the back like that of the Spitz breeds. He is usually black or black and tan but can be red or gold.
The temperament has become more stable through selective breeding. The Tibetan Mastiff has a strong will to protect its family and will be wary of strangers and yet gentle of nature and affectionate to its family. It is a dog that one can easily train but because of its large size needs to be trained early since it has a great deal of strength. The neck of the Mastiff is heavily coated and is somewhat impervious to pain, this is common with Mastiff breeds. The natural reason for this is that predators would of course bite in this vulnerable location. Because of this, the “survival of the fittest” produced a dog with loose skin and heavy coat which would protect the neck area. Therefore when one is training the Mastsiff and most of the dogs with this genetic inheritance it is important to realize that the typical “jerk and pull” training is not going to influence the dog very much. Training is more easily accomplished with the use of the prong collar placed high on the neck behind the ears, or with “clicker training” . The Tibetan Mastiff is a highly intelligent breed that can be quite independent but is willing to please and tireless in its loyalty. He is a dignified member of the household when grown, making a calm and gentle pet for the children and a brave and fearless watchdog and guardian of his family.
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Dogs
Products on eBay:
|
|
Burton Women’s Snow Pants LUCKY BLACK LARGE NWT $79.99 |
|
|
New Dakine WATSON Glove Mens LARGE Black leather wool $23.40 |
|
|
New Dakine SUBURBAN Fleece Gloves Mens LARGE Black $14.30 |
|
|
Dakine Ladies Womens Tahoe Gloves Black Womens Large L $19.99 |
|
|
DaKine Da Kine Nova Mitts Mitt Black Mens Size Large L $19.99 |
|
|
Cloudveil Mens Symmetry Pants Large / Black $50.99 |
|
|
Columbia Rail Jam Parka Black LARGE $79.00 |
|
|
Dakine Women’s Tahoe Black Snowboard Gloves Large NEW $24.99 |
|
|
NWT – VOLCOM BOYS YOUTH CIRCLE SQUARE JACKET – BLK LRG $45.00 |
|
|
New Grenade Army Corps Snowboard Jacket Black Large $97.49 |
|
|
New Grenade Army Corps Snowboard Pants Black Large $67.49 |
|
|
Marmot Lrg GorTex One Piece Men’s Ski Suit Blue & Black $79.99 |
|
|
BURTON SOCIETY JACKET / TRUE BLACK / WMN LARGE NEW 2010 $114.00 |
|
|
BURTON “LEXA” WM’S BINDING LARGE– BLACK BRAND NEW $153.96 |
|
|
BURTON ‘10 WOMENS LEXA BINDINGS – BLACK – LARGE NEW $199.99 |
|
|
MENS HEAD SPORTSWEAR SKI JACKET RED WHITE BLACK LARGE $9.99 |
|
|
BURTON snowboard 2010 ULTRALIGHT black LARGE ~NEW~!! $12.01 |
|
|
BURTON snowboard TRUE BLACK studded belt LRG ~NEW~! $9.99 |
|
|
BURTON snowboard BOOTHAUS bag LARGE true black ~NEW~!! $26.00 |
|
|
Foursquare Insulated Jacket Black Large $45.00 |
|
|
Burton System Snowboard Jacket Black Mocha Brown Large $149.99 |
|
|
New Northface Mens Denali Black Fleece Jacket Large L $59.99 |
|
|
Ice Skating Dress Childs Large 12-14 Black MONDOR $10.00 |
|
|
32 Thirty Two Shiloh Snowboarding Jacket Large Black $109.99 |
|
|
K-Outback, Black Ski Gloves, Womens Large, $0.99 |
|
|
The North Face Arctic Parka NWT Black Large $175.00 |
|
|
New KJUS Luna Womens Jacket Size X-Large Black $425.00 |
|
|
New KJUS Womens Luna Jacket Size Large Black/White $425.00 |
|
|
BURTON ‘10 WOMENS LEXA EST BINDINGS BLACK – LARGE NEW $199.99 |
|
|
Spyder XSCAP INSULATED MENS SKI PANTS L LARGE BLACK $37.98 |
|
|
Atomic Black Russian Board Bindings Black Red Large NEW $175.00 |
|
|
BOGNER LADIES BLACK SNOWBOARD & SKI PANTS ~ LARGE $16.95 |
|
|
Five Forty Snowboard Helmet X- Large Adult Black $39.00 |
|
|
BRAND NEW- ARMADA SKIS DRIGGS DOWN JACKET- Black- Large $78.00 |
|
|
2010 BURTON Co2 EST BIINDINGS LARGE C02 10 L ICS BLACK $299.00 |
|
|
SKULLCANDY CADILLAC S/S TEE LARGE BLACK NEW!!! $8.95 |
|
|
Smith Variant Brim large Black new in box free shipping $102.50 |
|
|
Burton Phantom Jkt Lrg. Blk, NEW! w/tags $99.99 |
|
|
SPECIAL BLEND EMPIRE snowboard pants BLACK large L $94.99 |
|
|
Women Snow Black Ski Bib Suit Pant Snowboard Large $16.00 |
|
|
FLOW The Five snowboard bindings mens large black $91.00 |
|
|
NEW Burton Mens Shortsleeve Nostalgia Tee Black Large $16.99 |
|
|
BURTON EXILE EST LARGE L SNOWBOARD BINDINGS NEW BLACK $99.99 |
|
|
BURTON snowboard `09 TECH T TALL MTN. BLK. LARGE ~NEW~ $15.50 |
|
|
BURTON snowboard 2010 MEGA SOCK black LARGE ~NEW~!! $9.99 |
|
|
BURTON snowboard `09 RPM glove BLACK LARGE ~NEW~! $21.50 |
|
|
BURTON snowboard AK midweight BLACK pant LARGE NEW! $9.99 |
|
|
2010 FLOW M11 M-11 Black Snowboard Bindings NEW Large $189.99 |
|
|
New black Bonfire youth large snowboard pants $29.00 |
|
|
180s Exhale Pink/Black Fleece Heating Gloves Kids Large $14.95 |
|
|
2010 BURTON Co2 SNOWBOARD BINDING BLACK LARGE C02 10 L $279.00 |
|
|
BURTON SUPPORT GLOVES MENS SKI SNOWBOARD BLACK LARGE $8.27 |
|
|
New in Box 2010 Burton Custom Bindings Large Black NR $85.00 |
|
|
Burton Womens STILLETO – BLACK – LRG 8+ $129.95 |
|
|
Burton Custom Binding Size Large Black and Gold $70.00 |
|
|
Women’s Burton Escapade Snowboard Bindings Black Large $53.00 |
|
|
Bern Baker Black Large Skate and BMX Helmet LG $54.93 |
|
|
New Green, White & Black Skating Skirt, Child Large $0.99 |
|
|
New Light Blue & Black Skating Skirt,Child Large/Small $10.49 |
|
|
New Purple and Black Skating Skirt, Child Large $4.58 |
|
|
LEVEL MATRIX Jr. Ski/Snowboard Gloves BLACK Jr.LRG 6.0 $25.00 |
|
|
BLACK KOMBI HOT PAWS GLOVES SIZE LARGE JUNIORS $3.99 |
|
|
LEVEL Radiator Jr. GORETEX Gloves Red/Black Jr.LRG 6.0 $40.00 |
|
|
PATAGONIA NITRO BIBS | MENS LARGE | COLOR IS BLACK $20.00 |
|
|
ANALOG LARGE BOOTCASE BLACK NEW!!! $69.00 |
|
|
2009 BURTON C60 SNOWBOARD BINDINGS LARGE BLACK ROME !!! $249.99 |
|
|
Burton 2010 mens AK LZ Down Jacket Black! NWT! Large $26.57 |
|
|
LEVEL Radiator Jr. GORETEX Sk Gloves Black Jr. LRG 6.0 $40.00 |
|
|
Lot 2 ice skating dress adult size Large GK Elite Black $24.99 |
|
|
Womens L,large OSSI goose down ski coat,black,ladies,12 $17.00 |
LARGE 5-FT BLACK TEDDY BEAR JUMBO BIG PLUSH BigPlush.com NE