News Analysis: Tibetan Mastiffs ‘TM’s’: Big Dogs; Big Status; Big Prices for Wealthy Chinese Buyers who appreciate this Ancient Breed. ‘TM’s’ ,which are not really “Mastiffs”, have two coats of hair. There is a “Lion Head” Mastiff with very long hair and a “Tiger Head” Mastiff with shorter hair. The size of approximately 33 inches for the Male, along with the hair make the Mastiff very Impressive to observers.
The Tibetan Mastiff is of high intellect and very decisive. Its strong-willed nature makes for owners of this Breed to like-wise be uncompromising in training. Since this Breed is historically used as a Guardian, it should be thought of as such and precautions taken.
As the Breed is large, unfortunately, the life-span is relatively short. Anticipated Purchasers of the Breed should consider this element: “Losing” One’s ‘Heavy Investment’ (in a short-lived Pet) is Unfortunate; “Losing” a ‘Loyal Four-Legged Friend’ is Pathetic.
Reality.
Reference: http://tinyurl.com/phbpa22