If you believe the archaeologists, who excavated the French cave seams of animal paws next to the traces of the children's leg, from the moment of domestication of the dog passed at least 26 thousand years. And since then, a devotee constantly remains beside a person, fulfilling the duties of both servants and a security guard and a faithful companion who can not only protect the house and host from ill-wishers, but also to prevent natural hazards or brightening loneliness. Over the years of coexistence with a man, a lot of dog breeds appeared: about one of them, who is the most expensive in the world, and will be discussed - this material is devoted to the Tibetan mastiff.
"There was a monk behind the laying", or acquaintance with the "guest"
Tibetan mastiff is named by territorial sign - the breed of distribution received on the slopes of Tibetan Highlands. These dogs, whose sizes even in the photo are able to force their impressionable people to catch his breath, were in the service of the monasteries located in the mountains located in the mountains of Tibet, as well as guarded the caravans of the Himalayan nomads who decided to try success in new lands.Written evidence of the existence of a mighty breed of the biggest on the planet of dogs, differing from the rest of the relatives unique lingerie, how loud, so deaf, remained from ancient times. Back in the 4th century BC NS. Aristotle mentioned in the records of amazing "Tibetan watchmen", stand out by force and article. Later, the tribute of respect for this peculiar type of mastiffs was given in travel diaries and other travelers who visited those places, including the famous Marco Polo.
Despite the fame, beyond the limits of Asia, the mastiff came from the Tibet Mountains only in the XIX century - to Europe representative brought Lord Charles Harding as a gift for the British Queen Victoria. And the first puppy of the Tibetan Mastiff puppy appeared on the territory of Europe only in 1898 - this significant event occurred in the Berlin Zoo.
Up-Lapo-tail documentation
An impressive physique, the Tibetan version of the mastiff is obliged to heavy natural conditions, as well as the closedness of the habitat of this kind of dogs from the outside world and, as a result, the absence during the long period of intergenerate crossing time. As a result of "dog's hectares" not only rose strong and strong, but did not acquire signs of "weakening" as a result of mixing with other rocks.
The characteristic external features of Tibetan mastiffs include:
- thick woolen cover, allowing to carry frosts - dogs are able to sleep in the snow and live open-air all year round;
- The weight of an adult animal averages 60-70 kg, although there are and weighing more than a hundred;
- Height in the withers in the males - from 65 cm, at the bitch - from 60 cm;
- body length slightly exceeds growth;
- The head is massive with a wide square muzzle;
- The upper lip completely covers the lower teeth;
- The eyes are medium, oval, are wide, color - carries;
- neck volumetric and powerful, framed by mane, which is more pronounced in males;
- medium sized hanging ears;
- Paws are strong and massive.
Also an important characteristic of breed dog breeds consider a specific voice, notable for a deaf infantless, in contrast to the ringing of the sliding lingerie of other dogs.
"My Sweet and Tender Beast"
Tibetan mastiff is quite a good kind of character, which, however, is not called simple. Despite the grace, to achieve the location of the dog and teach to control and submission - the task is not easy. Sweese respect for people is required "with a young claws" as soon as the puppy learn to walk. Then the time will come for and for training - the earlier it will begin classes, the more efficient will be upbringing.The beast is not distinguished by the aggressiveness, nevertheless very independent. With the owner is ready to interact with equal rights, behaving removed and independently. It is characterized by the intelligence and fair stake - to recognize the owner will have to demonstrate the dominant position of the leader. With proper education, it becomes an excellent guard, as well as a magnificent nanny for children.
Other representatives of the animal kingdom include welcome, without showing aggression, but it is capable of adequately to respond to provocation from the shaggy fellow. Suspicious to strangers - it is required to pay considerable attention to socialization.
"I love my" horse ", getting her wool smoothly"
This impressive size dog, dimensions resembling a pony or calf, requires not only education, but also appropriate care and habitat conditions. The apartment is not suitable for her: Tibeta mastiff requires space and physical exertion - walking with such a pet will have to 3-4 times a day for 30-40 minutes.
Distinguishing congenital cleanliness, Tibetan breed dogs do not sleep the house by clocks of their own fur, but require regular comb, because the molting is happening several times a year. Unregular hair care is able to lead to the dumping and formation of lumps, which will cause discomfort of a dog when removing them.
Puppies who do not know how to care for themselves require increased attention from the owner. It is also important to accustom to kids to hygienic procedures to which include:
- cleaning eyes and ears;
- Checking the skin for the presence of wounds and sacchas with sanitary processing damage;
- Combing wool to teach to the procedure since childhood;
- Periodic cleaning of teeth (3-4 times a week).
It is still necessary to take into account that the puppies of the Tibetan Stardow grow quickly, rapidly reaching limit sizes. As a result, most of the energy is rather big dog in the period of mature is spent on development. Therefore, the Games of the Smart PSA does not remain on the game: instead of rush around the yard behind the ball, the Tibetan mastiff prefers to sleep in solitude - it is not worth a braking it in this case.
Emplicted puppies are distinguished by an increased appetite. It is important to ensure that the diet of the dog is balanced and contained the necessary nutrients. What is enforced, adults are less voracious - eat less than even Labrador.
You should not hurry with knitting. First of all, because the sexual ripening of these dogs is long: males reach maturity to 4-5 years, bitch - a year earlier. The second reason is the need to carefully select a partner for mating to ensure healthy offspring.
Interesting Facts
Until 1847, when Tibetan mastiff first got into Europe, the animal considered almost mythical creation. Here is a selection of other interesting facts about these dogs:
- Aristotle believed that the mastiffs in Tibet appeared due to the unnatural communication of the wolf and the tiger.
- Being with the Old Antiquity, the Tibetan mastiffs got used to sleep during the day, and at night awake. Therefore, the owners who wish to use this dog as a security guard will not be seriously difficult to "switch" the animal to the familiar "labor day routine".
- The average price for a puppy of the Tibetan mastiff in Russia "walks" ranging from 40 to 160 thousand rubles. However, it was happening that $ 600 thousand were given for them, and even $ 1.5 million. The last case was listed in the Guinness Book of Records - a puppy, who was given by Hong Dun, which means "big surge", acquired a businessman from China.
- Tibetan monks are confident that the Buddha had a dog of such a breed.
- With external slightness and impatience, Tibetan mastiff is able to be a formidable opponent: the cases have documented when the dog coped with wolves and even rapid leopards.