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Country of Origin:
Tibet (China) - Believed to be the missing link between flock guarding and mastiff breeds. Has definitely been around since recorded history (and before). Used as guard and sled dogs in the USA, as well as family companions. Size is comprable to the Saint Bernard. Marco Polo claimed to have seen Tibetans
Character:
This breed is reserved around strangers, dignified, loyal, and calm. It is very self-confident, and can tend to be stubborn and dominant.
Temperment:
This dog is loving with children but is distrustful around strangers. Provided proper socialization has taken place, this breed gets along fine with other household pets. It usually has no problem with other dogs.
Coat:
The coat is long and thick with a heavy underlayer. Colors can be black and tan, golden brown, plain black, or grey with or without tan markings.
Care
Regular grooming with a brush is required. In the summer, its owner must spend at least a half an hour each day pulling out loose hair with a brush and comb.
Colour:
Gold; black/tan; black; grizzle; sable; brown; blue/tan
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Protection, Watch Dog
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