Tibetan Mastiff
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 24+ in, Males 26+ in
Weight
Females 70-120 lbs, Males 90-150 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-12 yrs
History
The Swedish Vallhund originated sometime between the 8th and 9th centuries. Their origin story is debated by historians, with some believing that the Vikings bred Scandinavian spitz dogs with Welsh Corgis, and others believing that the Swedish Vallhund predates the Welsh Corgis. Regardless, it is known that they served as valued herding, hunting, guarding, and watchdogs in Western Sweden for centuries. The Swedish Vallhund is the national dog breed of Sweden.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Tibetan Mastiffs share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
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Common Traits
Loving, gentle, and patient
Protective and fearless, making them great watchdogs
Escape artists that have been known to dig under fences and climb over them
Independent, stubborn, and not always obedient
Have strong intuition and there's generally a good reason if they don't like someone (that being said- they will try to keep all strangers away initially)
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