Tibetan Mastiff
- Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
- Section 2: Molossoid
- Without working trial
Tibet
FCI
Tibetan Mastiff, Tibetmastiff
Males ≥ 66 cm Females ≥ 61 cm
The Tibetan Mastiff, also called the Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan mastiff or Tibetmastiff, is recognized by the FCI breed from Tibet (FCI Group 2, Section 2.2, Standard No. 230). The breed standard this herd protection dog developed the FCI.
Origin and History
The Tibetan Mastiff in Tibet (translated: tailed dog ) called shepherd dog type comes from the high plateaus of the Himalayas and Trans- Himalayas and is known as one of the oldest breeds of the East. Unlike in many other cultures of the shepherd dog enjoys great esteem in Tibet and " Wheel of Life " on a number of ancient thangkas and paintings were also shown at the presentation of the. Thanks to the unchanged type of dog for a long time is back to prove. In Europe, it took the first time by the traditions of Marco Polo, who traveled to Asia in 1271 and reported on the culture and people of the Tibetan highlands of this breed knowledge.
The thesis that the Tibetan Mastiff the ancestor of all dogg -like dog was, was a long time ago (1875-1935) raised and has since been hotly debated among dog experts, but is now clearly refuted: In studies of mitochondrial DNA of different dog breeds, four Tibetan mastiffs from were region of origin included. The studied Tibetan mastiffs are on the haplotype 44 and 45 of the oldest Domestikationsgruppe A and remained fairly unaffected by later influences on mitochondrial DNA. In their society can be found on the haplotypes 44 and 45 also some street dogs from the regions of Sichuan (former historic Tibet, Kunlun Shan Plateau, Eastern Quamdo, Amdo, North India ) and Guangxi (below the Himalayas and Inner Mongolia ). The influence of stray dogs on the Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff Dogs on the road is so clearly visible.
Because the Tibetan culture was due to their geographical isolation largely closed at least until 1959 by both Western and Asian influences, is to see that this breed (as some other surviving in the seclusion of Tibet old breeds of domestic animals as well) in the past centuries without genetic influence from the outside has received relatively unchanged. However, the haplotypes 44 and 45 play a much smaller role in the development of other haplotypes, as was previously assumed. Although the street dogs of Tibet and the Tibetan Mastiff played a role in the development of other types of dogs, but are not ancestors of today's western Molosser.
The haplotype 45 has in its mitochondrial DNA directly to the development of the determined, participating wolf subspecies back ( haplotype 35). About an unknown intermediate type this just leads directly to haplotype 44 The proximity of the original ancestor, the one designated in the study Mongolian Wolf ( Canis lupus chanco ), has been proven with these results.
Description
The breed is about 66 cm tall and 60 kg in weight (males ), is strongly built and in the colors solid black, solid red, solid blue, black or brands to be found as blue - and tanfarben. A small white star on the chest and small white markings on the toes are allowed. The coat is dense with a very strong undercoat in winter, usually in a kind of long haired. The outer coat is firm and very weather resistant, together with the dense undercoat. The hair on the head and the neck is specially in males a neck brace.
A characteristic feature of this breed is the strong Abhaaren in the spring months, which they can adapt to the strong seasonal temperature fluctuations in their homeland. The undercoat, parts of the top coat and the top layer of skin ( dandruff ) is repelled. The dog receives after shedding the undercoat an altered significantly sleeker look.
The dog shows a nearly square building with good, functional angulations in front and hindquarters and strong neck and neck game. The strong feathered tail he carries curled over the back. The head is heavy and wide in the adult dog, but is in a harmonious relationship to the body. The ears are small to medium in size and are in sidewise on the head, worn also directed forward when alert. The teeth are strong and shows normally a scissors bite, pincer bite is also allowed. The lips show despite substantial training a good conclusion.
The expression of the dog is serious and dignified to be grumpy, but not unfriendly.
Nature
The Tibetan Mastiff is a very reliable dog that is loyal to his people and faithful. He learns quickly but is also easily bored. Eagerness was not one of its original requirements, and it has properties that constitute it as excellent guard dog.
The Tibetan Mastiff has a strong territorial behavior and acts on its own terrain very confident. Watchdog qualities are innate this breed: He is against strangers cautious and deliberative and as guardian of house and home in his ancestral task. In its region of origin, where fences and walls are virtually unknown as land boundaries, he defends the property of its owners until its boundaries are marked by stones. A Tibetan Mastiff should find a varied environment in which he can pursue his ancestral task.
Furthermore, Tibetan mastiffs behave in the house fairly quiet, whereas they can be out lively and playful. Tibetan mastiffs have a deliberate forces saving impulse to motion, that is, they are not dogs that still need to bring certain sporting activities in the garden next to the daily long walks and movement.
Social Aspects
The Tibetan Mastiff is in principle suitable for a family life when she grows up from the very beginning in this family environment. Pets (including small livestock ), the Tibetan Mastiff, once it has been well socialized, considered part of the family and protect them accordingly. Other dogs, especially male dogs over the Tibetan Mastiff behaves dominant; Although they are not belligerent, but very defensive dogs and potential attackers do not go out of the way.
Use
In his homeland of Tibetan Mastiffs is still an essential and ubiquitous component of the local court and family communities.
Due to the increasing Himalaya Tourism mixing is despite all the seclusion of the home region of the Tibetan Mastiff no longer be ruled by others, brought travelers of dogs. Also, because recently the Tibetan Mastiff of wealthy Chinese is estimated as a status symbol and very high prices for these dogs to be paid, the future of dogs tend to be at risk because it can be assumed that many dog breeders much more strongly to the potential revenue as a sustainable are interested in breeding. In Germany thrown in VDH annually 10-20 Tibetan Mastiffs. The puppies there cost 950-1000 €. Outside of Asia, the Tibetan Mastiff since 1976 (USA) and 1979 ( Europe) based on a small number of imported dogs from the neighboring regions of Tibet (Nepal, Bhutan, North India ) is grown.
Legal
The Tibetan Mastiff stands in the Swiss canton of Ticino on the breed list of potentially dangerous dogs, the attitude is there a permit.