TIBETAN DOGGE

This breed was originated in the Tibet more than 2,000 years ago and kept unchanged with time. The Assyrian used it as a war animal and to keep a watch in prisoners after the battle. Bas- reliefs found in ancient Babylon, Egypt and Greece prove this dog’s great popularity after the invasions, first the Asian and then the Roman, which took it across the Mediterranean basin. This is why it’s easy to assume that this ancient dogge let do the molossers we know nowadays.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the TIBETAN DOGGE
This is a powerful, heavy looking dog; it is between 66 and 70 cm tall to the cross and can weigh 80 kg, being it the highest weight allowed by several federations. Its hair is long, abundant and dense, longer around the neck and shoulders, forming a mane. The color can be a uniform black, bluish black, tawny, black and reddish, gray or reddish, in several tonalities and several shades of gold. The undercoat is dense, soft and wooly. The head is large, wide and string; the muzzle is black, the ears are middle sized, triangular and with a hanging position, and the medium sized eyes are brown.

From Aristotle, who had already mentioned it, to Marco Polo, who talked about it in his travel journals, every historical record praises its natural strength and its greatness. Even its bark has been described as unique.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the TIBETAN DOGGE
It has a great protective instinct towards the master, who it loves. It is kind, reserved, submissive and very patient with children. It is very untrusting around strangers. Despite it being a guardian and a herding dog, it can be an excellent companion and easily adapts to a family environment, as long as it enjoys the outdoors.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a TIBETAN DOGGE
Its weather resistant coat and seasonal undercoat require regular care in order to keep it straight and without knotting. Daily and vigorous exercise is essential, for which it is not recommended for the city.