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The nature of Tibetan mastiff

The nature of Tibetan mastiff is different from other dogs, because they are still a kind of original species. As presented by the fact, Tibetan mastiff yields only once annually, which is usually in autumn every year. Tibetan mastiffs are generally considered not excessively sensitive, and compared with others, they are really the first choice. Moreover, they don't have the ordinary dog odor, wear two hair coats the whole year round, they will shed till spring or summers(depending on weather). Young female mastiffs would clear their coats twice a year, and their shedding  normally lasts about 4 weeks. Tibetan mastiffs keep the longer hair till autumn when hairs of inner-layer start to grow. During the shedding period, Tibetan mastiffs still need to be brushed and sorted. Tibetan mastiffs maturate slowly, female ones between 3-4 years and the male dogs between 4-5 years old.

Every dog has his own nature, but generally speaking, they are the kind with strong will, braveness, having a strong protective instinct to home and family. They can adapt well to different living types. They don't get near to  strangers, and they have high intelligence and super-strong memory, once introduced to someone, they seldom will forget this person. Tibetan mastiffs, as so big in size, really need enough space to play and exercise. However, although they are a kind of dogs that is very active outdoors, but in the house, they are usually very peaceful, because for centuries, they have been bred as sheep, cattle and the guards of home. People should consider whether to let Tibetan mastiffs sleep in the house in evening or outdoor.

 The point to be emphasized is that Tibetan mastiffs are a species with strong will, ao let them have appropriate social intercourse with other persons and animal, and give them some training, will help the dogs and feeder enjoy more about life. It is well known that Tibetan mastiffs will bite, chew and dig, and chewing is the habit of each puppy with most species, and in their tusk period, chewing( biting things) can be adjusted to doing no harms. The feeder can give some safe and innocuous things to chew, and dig. If you have appropriate places, let them dig! As mentioned above, this is a species with high intelligence, and the ability to adapt to various living styles, and a kind  that can make self-decision for  quite a few thousand years.
    Tibetan mastiffs are born to be the kind of guards to be kept to prevent domestic animals from being invaded. Their sharp natural instinct make them the excellent homeguards; they have patience to kids, They really own the very beautiful sight in display wreath, and they can be educated to be obedient. Just because they are intelligent and independent, so they are not be compared with the easily-trained disciplinal species; they are apathetic and independent, and can make good judgment.

 

 

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