Tibetan Mastiff Physical Appearance

Thinking to own a Tibetan Mastiff Dog and wondering what is the general appearance of Tibetan Mastiff or what are the common colours of a Tibetan Mastiff?

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Tibetan Mastiff Appearance

Tibetan Mastiff Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Tibetan Mastiff, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Tibetan Mastiff would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Tibetan Mastiff: The Tibetan Mastiff Dog is a large sized dog.

    Height of Tibetan Mastiff:
  • 25-28 inches (61-71 cm)

  • Weight of Tibetan Mastiff:
  • 140-170 pounds (64-78 kg)

    The Common Colours of Tibetan Mastiff Dogs

  • Black
  • Black & Tan
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Gray
  • Red


Tibetan Mastiff Appearance

Tibetan Mastiff Information

A powerful, heavy, but athletic dog, the Tibetan Mastiff is built to combine strength and agility. Its body is slightly longer than tall. Its walk is slow and deliberate, while its trot is powerful and light-footed. The whole appearance is impressive, with a solemn but kindly expression. The coat, which is noticeably heavier in males than in females, is thick and fairly long, especially around the neck and shoulders. The tail is densely coated and the hind legs well feathered on the upper parts. The hair is coarse, straight and hard, standing off from the body. It carries a heavy undercoat in cold weather, but little undercoat in warm weather. This combination of coat types allows the Tibetan Mastiff to endure the extremes of Tibetan weather.

As befitting their long past as a solitary sentry and protector, Tibetan Mastiffs are independent, strong willed, and territorial. They are aloof toward strangers but devoted to their family. Proper socialization is essential so that they will accept strangers and not become overly suspicious. They are gentle and patient with their children, but may guard their home against visiting children who may appear to be threatening the family children. They are generally good with other dogs and are rarely dog aggressive. (In Tibet, they were often kept with Lhasa Apsos.) Most Tibetan Mastiffs are good with other animals.

What to do if you lose your Tibetan Mastiff

If your Tibetan Mastiff Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Contact the local vets to see if anyone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Tibetan Mastiff

If you find a Tibetan Mastiff Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.