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TIBETAN MASTIFF

ONE OF THE SMALLER MASTIFFS, THIS DOG MAY TAKE TIME TO TRAIN AND SOCIALIZE AKC

Height range With a history of guarding livestock in the Himalayas, the Tibetan Mastiff has
24–26 in (61–66 cm) strong protective instincts. In its native country, it should be approached with
Weight range caution, but in the West, selective breeding has greatly reduced its aggressive
80–220 lb (36–100 kg)
traits. It is now an acceptable
Life span Over 10 years house dog and a good Shorthaired,
Origin Tibet companion—though not drop ears
overly affectionate—
but requires
patience to train.
Other colors

Bushy tail
carried curled
Slate-gray Gold over back
Black and slate-gray dogs may Coat forms
have tan markings. mane around
neck and
shoulders
Dense, straight,
Tan markings black coat
above eyes
Feathering
between toes

TORNJAK

FRIENDLY AND OBEDIENT BUT NEEDS TO BE WELL SOCIALIZED AS A PUPPY FCI

Height range Also known as the Bosnian and Herzegovinian-Croatian Dark,
23–28 in (58–72 cm) Shepherd Dog, the Tornjak has only recently been seen outside almond-
Weight range its native countries. Shepherd dogs like these have defended shaped
eyes
77–99 lb (35–45 kg) White coat
flocks from predators in the Dinarides for centuries, but with black
Life span 10–12 years selective breeding did not start until patches
Origin Bosnia and Herzegovina/ 1978. A large, powerful dog, the
Croatia Tornjak is intelligent and easy
to train but needs
an experienced
dog owner and
Other colors plenty of space
to exercise.

Usually bi-colored with Tail well covered
white dominating. with long hair

Strong lower leg

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