Why is the Tibetan Mastiff so expensive?
Have you ever heard of this dog breed? Can you tell me why the Tibetan Mastiff is so expensive?
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As everyone knows, there's no shortage of dogs out there, right?
Spread all over the world and in the most diverse types, temperaments and styles, dogs are very popular when it comes to domestic pets.
But, while there are dozens of breeds that we are more familiar with – since they are part of our daily lives – there are also breeds that are far removed from the reality of most of us.
And, due to a series of factors, they end up becoming true luxury items, becoming symbols of the status quo in certain places.
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Some of the dog breeds that are generally associated with this type of social status include breeds such as the Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, and Chihuahua.
And while all of these breeds share the fact that they are quite small, not all status breeds are small.
And the breed we’re going to talk about today is a great example of this.
The topic of our content today is the Tibetan Mastiff, a dog breed that may not be one of the best known in the world, but both the size and the price of this pet will surprise you.
In addition to talking a little more about the breed, you will also find out why the Tibetan Mastiff is so expensive and you will discover some interesting facts about the breed that we list throughout the text!
The origin of the Tibetan Mastiff breed
No matter how passionate a person is about pets – be it dogs or cats – there will always be some breeds that may go unnoticed.
And this may be the case for this breed – which, surprisingly, is far from being able to go unnoticed anywhere.
The Tibetan Mastiff is a breed of dog that originated in countries such as Nepal, Tibet, China and India.
During this period, the breed was widely used – by the nomadic peoples who inhabited these countries at the time – to help protect the cattle and other animals that these peoples had at the time.
After a long period of performing this 'function', this breed was considered extinct, but around 1800 the breed reappeared and has been going strong ever since.
Main characteristics of the Tibetan Mastiff
Now that you know a little more about the origin of the breed, it's time to talk a little more about the characteristics of the Tibetan Mastiff.
When it comes to the main characteristics of the Tibetan Mastiff, it is impossible not to mention the physical characteristics that the breed has.
This is because, compared to most dog breeds known to us, the Tibetan Mastiff stands out quite a bit.
Starting with height, males of the breed can measure between 66 and 80 cm.
Meanwhile, females of the breed usually measure between 61 and 71 cm.
In terms of weight, the breed is also impressive and is superior to many other breeds. Males usually weigh between 41 and 68 kg. Females can weigh between 34 and 54 kg.
Another feature that catches the attention of anyone who sees a Tibetan Mastiff up close is its coat.
Very similar to a teddy bear, the extremely full and voluminous coat is one of the breed's most striking features.
This characteristic is one of the ways that dogs of this breed have to protect themselves from the low temperatures in which they are usually found.
As for their personality traits, this breed tends to be quite territorial and protective. In addition, dogs of this breed tend to have a more reserved and, at the same time, determined personality.
Although they are somewhat wary of strangers – as they are very territorial – they usually get along very well with children. However, given the size of these animals, this type of play should always be supervised.
This way, it is easier to avoid accidents between Tibetan Mastiff dogs and younger children.
Why is the Tibetan Mastiff so expensive?
Now we finally come to the main point of our text: why is the Tibetan Mastiff so expensive?
It can be said that there are some points that can easily serve as an answer to this question and explain why a dog breed as peculiar as the Tibetan Mastiff has reached this level.
One of the main points that explains why the Tibetan Mastiff is so expensive is the fact that it is considered a rare breed.
Although there are breeds of this dog in countries like China, in other countries around the world, the breed is considered extremely rare.
This explains a little of the high value that the breed has.
The Tibetan Mastiff in China
And speaking of China, the way the breed is usually treated in the country is also another point that helps explain why the Tibetan Mastiff is so expensive.
In China, this breed is treated as a true royal dog.
And the proof of this is that it is very common for only the richest people in China to have a Tibetan Mastiff to call their own.
And to understand the third point that can serve to explain why the Tibetan Mastiff is so expensive, we will need to take a brief trip back in time.
In the mid 1800s, a Tibetan Mastiff puppy was given as a gift.
The puppy was given by Lord Hardinge – who was Viceroy of India at the time – to Queen Victoria.
In addition to being the first puppy of the breed to leave the East and arrive in Western countries, this puppy contributed to the breed being associated with royalty.
This, without a doubt, contributed to its value only increasing.
And, over the years, this value has only increased, making it the most expensive breed in the world.
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