Unveil the mystique and allure surrounding the history of the Tibetan Mastiff protection dog. So bred for guard work, these extremely large and powerful protection dogs possess an intense and intimidating presence. Instinctually possessive and defensive, there are two types: Do-khyi, the smaller, more common protection dog, and Tsang-khyi, the larger, more thickly boned type. A truly prehistoric protection dog, the exact genealogy of the breed is unknown. While the majority of breeds in china made the split from wolves around 42,000 years ago, the Tibetan mastiff protection dog made the split much earlier, around 58,000 years ago making it one of the oldest protection dog breeds.
Tibetan mastiff protection dog
Discover the ancient legacy of Tibetan Mastiff protection dogs through the unearthing of bones and skulls dating back to the Stone and Bronze Ages. The large mastiff would often accompany the armies of the ancient worlds such as Persia, Assyria, Greece, and Rome. It is a legend that each group of Genghis Khan’s army used Tibetans as protection dogs alongside soldiers who would stand guard to prevent the passing of unauthorized persons. The Tibetan mastiff protection dog made its first appearance in the United States during the 1950s. The Dalai Lama sent them as gifts to president Eisenhower. While the nomadic people of Chang-tang continue to breed Tibetan Mastiffs for protection dog work, pure-bred Tibetans are scarce in most parts of their native land.
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The modern Tibetan Mastiff protection dog, deemed a rare breed, has an estimated population of only 300 in England. Embrace the historical significance of the Tibetan Mastiff in China, a prized protection dog believed to bring good fortune to its owners. In 2009, a Tibetan Mastiff protection dog set a record as the most expensive protection dog, selling for $600,000. In 2011, another one was sold at nearly three times this amount. The weight of a Tibetan mastiff protection dog is 140-180 pounds. Males can stand as tall as 26 inches.
