Animal aggression. Some Tibetan Mastiffs will not tolerate another dog of the same sex, even in their own family, and some won't tolerate the opposite sex either. Many Tibetan Mastiffs have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures.
Is a Tibetan Mastiff a good family dog?
Tibetan Mastiffs are good family members. When Tibetan Mastiffs are raised with children or exposed to them frequently, they do very well. Tibetan Mastiffs are clean dogs and are easy to housebreak. Tibetan Mastiffs tend to be more active in the evenings and early morning hours.
Are Tibetan Mastiffs vicious?
Tibetan Mastiffs are intelligent and have a strong sense of self-awareness. They can be very strong protectors and even be dangerous to animals or people they consider intruders. They are rarely aggressive or dangerous if they do not perceive that their family or farm livestock is at risk.
Can Tibetan Mastiff be left alone?
The Tibetan Mastiff can live outdoors, and he is independent enough to stay home alone while his owners are at work, but he does best with another dog as a companion. When his people are home, he should be indoors with them.
Do Tibetan Mastiffs protect their owners?
Throughout history, other mastiff breeds traveled alongside the Persians, Greeks, and Romans—as well as Atilla the Hun and Genghis Khan. But Tibetan Mastiffs remained in the Himalayan Mountains, where they guarded tents and protected their owners from wolves, snow leopards, and other predators.
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