Chinese God Dog: Tibetan Mastiff

Author: Tang Xiuhua
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Publishing Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive overview of Tibetan mastiffs. It includes numerous high-quality color illustrations of Tibetan mastiffs by renowned artists from mainland China and Taiwan. The book delves into historical research on Tibetan mastiffs, the identification of genuine and counterfeit mastiffs, the standards for purebred mastiffs, exhibition and judging criteria, proper feeding and management, breeding knowledge, disease treatment, and answers to common misconceptions about Tibetan mastiffs. Additionally, it shares thrilling experiences and heartfelt insights from individuals who traveled to the Qinghai-Tibetan grasslands in search of mastiffs, as well as accounts of the bravery and loyalty of Tibetan mastiffs. The book also exposes mysterious and strange phenomena within the Tibetan mastiff community, as well as scams and frauds. It offers thorough and well-documented arguments from scientific, (: documentary), and practical experience perspectives, presented in a richly illustrated format, making it highly valuable.
This book introduces the origins and legends of Tibetan mastiffs, their habits, identification and judgment standards, training methods, breeding requirements, management techniques, treatment of common diseases, and an analysis of the domestic and international market prospects.
Tibetan mastiffs are large hunting dogs native to Tibet, known for their formidable appearance and also called the "Chinese divine dog." In Tibet, they are revered as the mounts of living Buddhas and are native to the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.
Physical Characteristics: Tibetan mastiffs have large heads, long hair, a lion-like appearance, and a tiger-like body. They are fierce, strong, and brave, retaining a wild nature while possessing strong disease resistance. They fiercely protect their territory and excel at attacking. They exhibit intense hostility and lethality toward strangers and intruders but remain absolutely loyal and obedient to their owners. A single Tibetan mastiff can not only guard a home but also protect an entire village or estate. On the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Tibetan mastiffs can tear apart wolves and leopards, guard livestock, predict avalanches and earthquakes, and even risk their lives to save their masters. As a result, Tibetan mastiffs have gained international fame, and high-quality Tibetan mastiffs are highly valued in the international market.
Tibetan mastiffs are beloved by people worldwide and are recognized as the world's finest mastiff kings. Owners take pride in owning a purebred Tibetan mastiff. Tibetan mastiffs have become symbols of safety and wealth and are a source of honor for the entire nation.
However, the ancient, primitive, and fierce Tibetan mastiffs—these majestic creatures that resemble lions and tigers yet are neither, dogs that surpass ordinary dogs—this treasure of China, the divine dog Tibetan mastiff, now faces dwindling numbers in China due to neglect, lack of improvement, environmental changes, and the loss of (: superior gene pools).
To preserve this precious national treasure, the Tibetan mastiff, it is urgent for everyone to recognize the severity of the situation and take action. Let us all contribute love and effort to protect and develop this unique divine dog of China, the Tibetan mastiff.