Tibetan Mastiff Breed

The Tibetan Mastiff also known as Do-khyi meaning 'home guard', reflects its use as a home guard, much as the old English ban-dog (also meaning tied dog) was a dog tied outside the home as a guardian. However, the Do-khyi is traditionally allowed to run loose at night.

Males can reach heights up to 31+ inches (80+cm) at the withers, although the standard for the breed is typically in the 25 to 28 inch (61 to 72 cm) range. The heaviest TM on record may be one weighing over 110 kg, but dogs bred in the West are more typically between 100lb (45kg) to 160lb (72kg).

Checkout these great pictures of the big beautiful Tibetan Mastiff dog breed.