Tibetan mastiff Tibetan mastiff explains in Xinhua Dictionary that "a fierce dog, bigger than ordinary dogs, is good at fighting and can help people hunt." And Tibetan means to tie a dog (CDo ——khyi). "There will be elegant? It is said in "Releasing Livestock" that "dogs are four-legged mastiffs". According to folklore, nine dogs have an extra body. That is to say, a bitch gave birth to nine puppies, and then put them in the cellar for the bitch to take care of. At the age of 2~3 months, the bitch had no milk, and nine puppies bit each other. Because there was no food, they killed each other to satisfy their hunger and save their lives. Finally, I left a fierce puppy. This is just a legend, but it can be seen that mastiff is a fierce dog, a fierce dog, the king of dogs, the winner of dogs and the strong. Tibetan mastiff, also known as Tibetan dog, stray dog and loose stray dog, belongs to Podopoda, Mammalia, Carnivora, Canidae and Tibetan Mastiff, and is known as "Oriental God Dog" and "Chinese God Dog".
Tibetan mastiff, called roaring dog in ancient times, is like a lion, as strong as an ox, as fierce as a tiger, not angry but powerful, as simple and honest as a tiger's roar, pneumatic mountains and rivers, which shock the sky, making people feel creepy, while small animals feel trapped in tourism after listening.
Tibetan mastiff is the oldest and most primitive breed among all dogs, one of the rarest breeds in the world, the "father of big dogs" in the world, the king of dogs in the world, and a national treasure-class large fierce dog unique to China. Tibetan mastiff is listed as a second-class protected animal in Tibet, so it is called the Chinese god dog-Tibetan mastiff.
Tibetan mastiff is a unique animal in Tibet, mainly distributed in Naqu and Banka areas of Tibet, and later spread to Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu and other places. It is said that there are better Tibetan mastiff varieties in Maqu area of Gansu Tibetan Autonomous County, and the Tibetan mastiff produced in Naqu area of Tibet can be called the best among Tibetan mastiffs. Now it is raised all over the country, and a precious high-grade purebred tibetan mastiff has been cultivated.
Feature 2: The appearance and characteristics of Tibetan mastiff.
Tibetan mastiffs live in the alpine region of 3800~5700m on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where the climate is harsh, the air pressure is low, the oxygen is low, the wind and sand are heavy, the temperature difference is large, the weather is changeable, the population is sparse and food is scarce. It is the place closest to the sun and farthest from the sea level. The harsh environment has created a "gentleman" bearing and a "general" demeanor. Therefore, I am not afraid of thousands of difficulties. It is calm, calm, steady, elegant and solemn. Don't splash water easily, frivolous, please in front of anyone. It never barks and howls for no reason. When it finds the attacker, it will pounce on the target silently and quickly, bite the attacker with its iron pliers-like teeth and kill him.
Due to the living environment, Tibetan mastiff has strong resistance to adversity, cold and heat, and strong disease resistance. Because the place where it lives is sparsely populated, there are many wild animals and many enemies, it has strong self-defense ability, fierce and violent personality, wild and unrestrained, and solitary. Being unsociable is daunting: at the same time, it is never willing to be restricted and coerced by any constraints, has a strong will, lives freely, always maintains the temperament of a king, overlooks everything proudly, and never lowers its noble head to difficulties, intimidation and threats. Although it looks cold-blooded, fierce and dignified, loyal and affectionate to its owner, it is extremely vigilant and aggressive to outsiders and intruders. It's hard to get close except the owner.
Love sports is the nature and instinct of Tibetan mastiff, especially in the morning and evening. It usually rests and sleeps at noon to recharge. But at night, it is very vigilant, loyal to its duties, and tries its best to protect its owner and defend its territory. Tibetan mastiffs are most opposed to those who don't respect them. For example, some people touch their tails, which will irritate them, but they will turn against you and even bite you to protect their dignity. This is the style of China Tibetan Mastiff.
Look at the shape of Tibetan mastiff, its head is big, square and lion-shaped, so it is called lion head.
The mouth is short and thick, and the corners of the mouth are slightly heavier. The upper mouth hangs from the middle of the person to both sides in a figure of eight, and the deep muscles of the lower mouth are slightly turned out in a V shape, exposing canine teeth. In summer, mucus flows out from both corners of the mouth. The eyes are deep, the eyelashes are long, the eyeballs are yellow, the eyes are small and triangular, the nose is big and black, and it is particularly humid with small water droplets on it; The ears are heart-shaped, small and drooping, with obvious stud hairs, large tongue, thick lips, neat and unexposed lips and teeth, well-developed upper and lower jaws, strong masseter muscles and protruding canine teeth, which are typical carnivorous teeth. Short and stout neck, standard hair accessories18 ~ 20 cm; 30cm long dragon; The chest is wide and deep, with a straight back and waist. When looking down, it is thick in front and narrow in back, showing a wedge shape, just like a lion's unique figure, with powerful limbs, like a bear's leg and round feet, commonly known as a cat's paw. The hock joint is prominent, and there should be decorative hair on the upper leg. Individual hair is long, toes are arched, and there is short and thick hair on the tail, called chrysanthemum tail, which is scattered in the buttocks. For example, the whole body is covered with hair, and the fluff is different from the needle hair. Tibetan mastiffs are divided into long hair and short hair. Long hair is popular, with a length of 10~ 15cm and a color of black. Followed by yellow, white, gray and chocolate. It is generally believed that the standard color of Tibetan mastiff is black, except that yellow is a genetic variation color. Height of 60~80cm, more than 80cm high is rare, generally weighing 50~75kg, more than 100kg is rare.
Whether Tibetan mastiff is a working dog, a guard dog or a pet dog is controversial at present. Opinions vary, and there is no conclusion yet. It is difficult for us to draw a conclusion here, and we can only make a more accurate definition through the practice of feeding in the future. But in the eyes of ancient Tibetans, Tibetan mastiff is the embodiment of God and the partner of herders. It followed its master, accompanied cattle and sheep to climb snow-capped mountains and cross grasslands, spent thousands of years flying in Dai Yue, faithfully served the Tibetan people, made great contributions to the development of Tibetan excellent traditional culture and livelihood and economic development. From then on, it can be recognized that Tibetan mastiff is a Tibetan god dog, a guard dog, a working dog and a watchdog for Tibetans.
Tibet is a special and sacred place with mysterious and magical stories. There is also a legend that Tibetan mastiffs look like dogs, not dogs, but like gods. Even in the biting cold wind of -40℃ ice and snow, it can still sleep peacefully, and it can develop and reproduce normally under cold and hypoxia and strong ultraviolet radiation. It lives in the environment of waves, tigers and leopards, develops a resolute character, and dares to fight with wolves, tigers and leopards. None of the three wolves is its opponent. But it is extremely kind to shepherds and tries to protect livestock with cattle and sheep when grazing. A well-trained Tibetan mastiff can take the initiative to bring back the cattle and sheep that ran out of the group when the owner is not nearby, and drive them home at sunset. At night, it is the shepherd's guard and protector, and is responsible for the owner's safety.
Tibetan mastiff has lived in an extremely harsh environment for thousands of years, which has created its unique and special living habits and adaptability. It is also very different from other dogs in physiology and reproduction, and only breeds l times a year. Moreover, it is estrus from September to165438+1October, and puppies are born in February and L every year, and few are born in March.
Puppies born in February-March are generally small after maturity, and their fur and decorations are also poor, which is also the particularity of Tibetan soup in reproduction. This may be because the temperature is rising gradually, because Tibet is cool, cold-resistant, neither afraid of heat nor cold.
Tibetan mastiff is an ancient dog breed, and its cry is like spring thunder, which is earth-shattering, shaking the mountains and shaking the ground. When it screams, it is like thunder in summer. It is stuffy and long, echoing in space for a long time. Let other animals hear fear, and people hear gloomy fear. Sometimes it sounds like a tiger roar and a lion roar. Unless it is angry, it often makes a roar of "Ming or Shu", and it is rare to find that ordinary dogs make a continuous bark of "Wang Wang, Wang Wang", so this roaring Tibetan mastiff is the best breed. Tibetan mastiffs, such as those that send out earthquakes (explosions), are more common in short-haired hanging-mouth mastiffs, and their number is the least.
Tibetan mastiffs make a "hum" sound, which is deep, loud, vigorous and reverberating. When this kind of dog is angry, its sound comes from the abdomen, which makes people feel tinnitus and heartbeat, but its growling "hum" sound is beautiful, shocking and unforgettable.
The Tibetan mastiff makes a "hum" sound, which is hoarse and growling, and its strength is deafening and thrilling. Listen, although the sound quality is not crisp or sharp, its volume is powerful and penetrating, and the number of Tibetan mastiffs making such a cry is the largest.