1. Tibetan Mastiff Siberian Husky Mix. Similarities: Like the TM, the Siberian Husky is generally loyal and gentle. Both dogs are intelligent and can be independent and stubborn.
What dog breeds are in a Tibetan Mastiff?
They are a large guardian breed traditionally bred in Tibet. They are considered to be the origin of most of the mastiff breeds: English mastiffs, bulldogs, Great Pyrenees, all of those.
What makes a Tibetan Mastiff?
The Tibetan Mastiff has a long, thick double coat, with males having a more lavish covering than females. The heavy undercoat is soft and woolly; the topcoat is straight with a hard texture. The amount of fur on the neck and shoulders give the TM the appearance of having a mane.
Are Tibetan mastiffs descended from lions?
Breeders would say the dogs had “lion's blood” in their lineage. There was even a report of a Tibetan mastiff being passed off as an African lion at a zoo in China's Henan Province, according to National Geographic.
How were Tibetan Mastiffs bred?
Tibetan Mastiffs have been bred by Tibetan nomads since time immemorial and were given to the high lamas to guard the great monasteries of Tibet.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
Is a Caucasian Shepherd the same as a Tibetan Mastiff?What was the oldest dog breed?
