FCI-Standard N\u00b0 230<\/p>\n
TIBETAN MASTIFF
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ORIGIN<\/strong>: Tibet (China) FCI-CLASSIFICATION<\/strong>: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer- Molossoid breeds- Swiss Mountain The Tibetan Mastiff (Do Khyi) is an ancient working breed of the nomad herders of the Himalaya and a traditional guardian of the Tibetan monasteries. It has been surrounded by great myth since its first discovery in antiquity. From the mentioning by Aristoteles (384-322 b.C.) to the famous writings of Marco Polo, who went to Asia in 1271, all historical reports praise the natural strength and impressiveness of Powerful, heavy, well built, with good bone. Impressive; of solemn and earnest appearance. \u2022 Skull measured from occiput to stop equal to muzzle from stop to end of nose but muzzle may be a little shorter. Independent. Protective. Broad, heavy and strong. In adults a wrinkle may extend from above the eyes down to the corner of mouth. Strong. Medium length. Set high on line with top of back, carried high, loosely curled over back, when dog alert or in motion; well FOREQUARTERS: Powerful, but always light and elastic: with good reach and drive. When speed increases tends to single track. Hair<\/strong>: Quality of greater importance than quantity. Coat harsh, thick, top coat not too long, with dense and rather wolly undercoat in cold Height at the withers: Dogs : 66 cm (26 ins) minimum. Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be Source: www.fci.be\/en\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UTILIZATION<\/strong>: A companion, watch and guard dog<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and Cattle Dogs
Section 2.2 Molossoid breeds, Mountain type
Without working trial<\/p>\n\n\n\nBRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
the Tibetan Mastiff- both physically and mentally. Even its bark has been described as a unique and highly treasured feature of the breed.
Leading European cynologists of the past, like Martin and Youatt, Megnin, Beckmann, Siber as well as Strebel and Bylandt have
intensively covered the Tibetan Mastiff, as they had been fascinated by its origin and function in the Tibetan culture. Some even
considered the breed to be the very forefather of all large mountain and mastiff breeds. One of the first known Tibetan Mastiffs to reach
Western shores was a male sent to Queen Victoria by Lord Hardinge (then Viceroy of India) in 1847. Later in the 1880s, Edward VII
(then Prince of Wales) took two dogs back to England. An early recorded litter of Tibetan Mastiffs was born in 1898 in the Berlin
Zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGENERAL APPEARANCE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Combines majestic strength, robustness and endurance; fit to work in all climate conditions. Slow to mature, only reaching its best at 2-3
years in females and at least 4 years in males.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT PROPORTIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Body slightly longer than height at withers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBEHAVIOUR \/ TEMPERAMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Commands respect. Most loyal to his family and territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CRANIAL REGION:
Skull: Large, very slightly rounded, with strongly pronounced occiput.
Stop: Well defined.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Broad, as dark as possible depending on coat colour, well opened nostrils.
Muzzle: Fairly broad, well filled and deep. End of muzzle square.
Lips: Well developed and covering the underjaw.
Jaws\/Teeth: Jaws strong with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper incisors closely overlapping the lower incisors and set
square to the jaws. Level bite acceptable. Dentition fits tightly.
EYES<\/strong>: Medium size, any shade of brown and in accordance with coat colour, the darker the better. Set well apart, oval and slightly
slanting. Eyelids tightly fitting the eyeball. Expression of dignity.
EARS<\/strong>: Medium size, triangular, pendant, set between the level of the skull and the eye, dropping forward and hanging close to head;
carried forward when alert. Ear leathers covered with soft, short hair.
NECK<\/strong>: Strong, well muscled, arched. Not too much dewlap. Covered by thick upstanding mane, not so pronounced in bitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBODY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Back: Straight, muscular.
Croup: Broad and rather flat.
Chest: Rather deep, of moderate breadth, with good spring of rib, to give heart-shaped ribcage. Brisket reaching to below elbows.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTAIL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
feathered.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLIMBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
General appearance: Straight, well angulated, well covered all over with strong hair.
Shoulders: Well laid, muscular.
Elbows: Neither turned in nor out.
Forearms: Straight. Strong bone.
Metacarpus (Pasterns): Strong, slightly sloping.
Forefeet: Fairly large, strong, round and compact, with good feathering between well-arched toes.
HINDQUARTERS:
General appearance: Powerful, muscular, with good angulation. Seen from behind, hindlegs parallel.
Upper thigh: Rather long; strong, with good hard muscles, but not bulging.
Stifle: Well bent
Hock: Strong, low set.
Dewclaws optional.
Hind feet: Fairly large, strong, round and compact, with good feathering between well-arched toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGAIT\/MOVEMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When walking appears very deliberate. Capable of functioning over a varied terrain with stamina and suppleness.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCOAT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
weather which becomes rather sparse in warmer months. Males carry noticeably more coat than females. Hair fine but harsh, straight and
off-standing. Never silky, curly or wavy. Neck and shoulders heavily coated, giving mane-like appearance. Tail bushy and well
feathered; hindlegs well feathered on upper rear parts.
Colour<\/strong>: Rich black, with or without tan marking; blue, with or without tan markings; gold, from rich fawn to deep red, sable. All
colours to be as pure as possible. Tan ranges from a rich chestnut to a lighter colour. White star on breast permissible. Minimal white
markings on feet acceptable. Tan markings appear above eyes, on lower part of legs and underside of tail. Tan markings on muzzle;
spectacle markings tolerated around eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSIZE <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bitches : 61 cm (24 ins) minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFAULTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
SEVERE FAULTS:
<\/strong>\u2022 Lacking physical condition and fitness.
\u2022 Head light or heavily wrinkled.
\u2022 Pendulous flews.
\u2022 Pronounced dewlap.
\u2022 Large and\/or low set ears.
\u2022 Light eyes or staring expression.
\u2022 Weak pigmentation, particularly of nose.
\u2022 Barrelled ribs.
\u2022 Tightly curled tail over hips.
\u2022 Over angulated or straight hindquarters.
\u2022 Heavy constrained movement.
\u2022 Under minimum height, tolerance 2 cm.
ELIMINATING FAULTS:
<\/strong>\u2022 Aggressive or overly shy.
\u2022 Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities.
\u2022 Undershot or overshot mouth.
\u2022 All other colours than above mentioned e.g. white, cream, grey, brown (liver), lilac, brindle, particolours.
N.B.:
<\/strong>\u2022 Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
\u2022 Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nINTERESTING VIDEOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n