Extra-large · Working group
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff is a extra-large dog in the Working group with moderate published energy, moderate grooming frequency, higher shedding, and moderate trainability.
- Life expectancy
- 10-12 years
- Published weight
- 90-150 pounds (male), 70-120 pounds (female)
- Published height
- minimum 26 inches (male), minimum 24 inches (female)
- Origin
- Tibet
- AKC recognized
- 2006
Published trait ledger
The broad tendencies, in one view.
Scores use the AKC's 1-to-5 scale. They describe a breed tendency, not a specific dog or a guarantee of behavior.
Daily rhythm
Energy
Lower means a calmer published energy tendency.
Mental work
Higher means more regular mental engagement.
Vocal tendency
Higher means more frequent barking or vocalizing.
Adaptability
Higher means more ease with routine or environment changes.
Home upkeep
Shedding
Higher means more loose coat to manage.
Grooming frequency
Higher means more frequent coat maintenance.
Drooling
Higher means a stronger published drooling tendency.
Trainability
Higher means a stronger published responsiveness to training.
Social tendencies
Young children
Published tolerance and patience around young children.
Other dogs
Published tendency around other dogs.
Strangers
Higher means greater published openness to new people.
Family affection
Published affection toward familiar family members.
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