Facts about Tibetan Mastiffs

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Tibetan Mastiffs
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Tibetan Mastiffs, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Tibetan Mastiffs are as follows:

  • Fact 1 - Size: The weight of Tibetan Mastiffs range from 75 - 160 pounds

  • Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Tibetan Mastiffs: This  is a primitive breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog. The descendents of Tibetan Mastiffs were used as a war dogs by Barbarian warriors such as Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan.
  • A Tibetan Mastiff named Max featured in the 1993 horror movie, Man's Best Friend
    • Also refer to:

Neapolitan Mastiffs

Mastiffs

Bullmastiffs

French Mastiffs (Dogue de Bordeaux)
  • Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Tibetan Mastiffs originated in Tibet and bred in England. Tibetan Mastiffs genetically diverged from the wolf approximately 58,000 years ago
  • Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 22 - 28 inches, up to the shoulder
  • Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Tibetan Mastiffs and Nicknames: Do-Khyi (meaning Home Guard) and the Dogue du Tibet
  • Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Tibetan Mastiffs: The coat is normally short, fine and soft to the touch and is usually fawn with black or brown masks
  • Fact 7 - Life of Tibetan Mastiffs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
  • Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Tibetan Mastiffs is the Working dog breed
  • Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
    • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
    • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
    • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
  • Fact 10 - It is written that Marc Polo described Tibetan Mastiffs as "tall as a donkey with a voice as powerful as that of a lion."
  • Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Tibetan Mastiffs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
    • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
    • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
    • - Gastric Torsion
  • Fact 12 - King George IV of England owned a pair of Tibetan Mastiffs which were shown at the 1906 Crystal Palace show
  • Fact 13 - Breeding Tibetan Mastiffs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
  • Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
  • Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Tibetan Mastiffs

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