With years of experience in breeding dogs, we find Tibetans unique. They are not for everyone. If you are dedicated, willing to spend many hours socializing, training, with a lot of patience and are stronger willed than they are, you may make a excellent Tibetan owner.
While The Tibetan Mastiff has been around for thousands of years AKC has only recently accepted them within the last few years. As breeders our job is introducing the Tibetan, and increase awareness of the breed. Yet maintain the breed, produce the very best pups we can, while matching them to the proper people. New Tibetans are brought in occasionally, but they are still a relatively a rare breed, with a small breeding pool. When purchasing your Tibetan you will need to look for temperament and socialization of the pups.
Extremely independent and intelligent, the Tibetan Mastiff may have its own agenda, so for safety, they should be kept contained when exercised. Although active while out of doors, they are usually fairly quiet in the house. Prospective owners should note - the breed is highly protective of their family and property, so it may be difficult to bring people into your home. So socialization is a must.... Please understand, not socializing well will produce a dog that will make up it's own mind, as to who should be around or not, as well as possibly becoming a dangerous one..
Coat Maintenance is as follows:
Beyond regular weekly grooming with a brush, the occasional bath will keep them clean and looking their best. Grooming can be a wonderful bonding experience for you and your pet. Their strong fast-growing nails should be trimmed regularly with a nail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting and cracking. Their ears should be checked regularly to avoid a buildup of wax and debris which can result in an infection. You need to start young so they learn to enjoy it and make it easier for you. Never let the dog sit in a wet coat, make sure the coat is dry down to the skin, blowing it out well.
If you are lucky enough to be loved by a Tibetan, you will be in for a uncommon relationship.. While many dog rules do apply to this breed many do not. Then add on, every one of them is a individual, the journey you go through together will be fascinating and unique. Once you receive your puppy, he will need protecting, socializing, trained gently and fed well. The first year of life will be very important in growth and development. Tibetans mature slowly both physically and mentally, up to 3-4 yrs... so good food and kept at correct weight for their body structure is a must. If you allow to fast a growth it can affect bones and joints. Proper nutrients for muscle, bone and brain growth are important. While many dogs do well on a just a grain free dog food, it is highly important that this breed receive more. Your breeder should be able to explain, their feeding program.
Here at Bonnie Blue we feed only the best, and are advocates of a good vitamin, raw food, probiotic, regiment that we use, as well as fresh foods, coconut oil, on top of grain free kibble. We believe that a puppy should be given the very best start possible, with the best food, socialization and attention. Your puppies health and attitudes begin here with the breeder, so we do our best to see to it they start out well.. We are there for our puppy owners as well, love to see many pictures and news of our pups.
If for any reason you cannot keep your pup/dog we will always receive them back home.