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The Tibetan Mastiff [a] is a large Tibetan dog breed.Its double coat is medium to long, subject to climate, and found in a wide variety of colors, including solid black, black and tan, various shades of red (from pale gold to deep red) and bluish-gray (dilute black), and sometimes with white markings around its neck, chest and legs.
The Himalayan wolf (Canis lupus chanco) is a canine of debated taxonomy. [3] It is distinguished by its genetic markers, with mitochondrial DNA indicating that it is genetically basal to the Holarctic grey wolf, genetically the same wolf as the Tibetan and Mongolian wolf, [4] [5] [3] and has an association with the African wolf (Canis lupaster).
In Buryat, they are called "hotosho", which means "yard wolf," and in Mongolian they are called "bankhar" meaning "chubby, fat, fluffy." Despite this name, Bankhar dogs are not a fat breed, just big at 50-60 kilograms (110-132 lbs) with a height of up to 75 centimeters (29.5 inches). [ 1 ]
The fur of a Tibetan Mastiff is notable for its lack of odor among dogs of its size, though it frequently sheds, including large seasonal molting. They are hardy dogs, who need plenty of exercise ...
This two-year-old Tibetan Mastiff, named Simba, is a gentle giant who is best friends with his little owner Weiwei. The two love to play together (or perhaps we should say Weiwei loves to play ...
There is a legend that one Nagazi tore a wolf to pieces while protecting younger member of the family. For a long period of time breeders were not interested in creating a separate breed and continuing the selection process of the Georgian shepherd, the number of Nagazi gradually decreased. The breed was on the verge of extinction.
The Himalayan Sheepdog is very closely related to the slightly larger Tibetan Mastiff. [5] [6] The breed's double coat is typically harsh and thick and they are usually black and tan or solid black with some white markings on their toes, chest and neck. They have small drooped ears and a heavily plumed tail that is curled over their back. [6]
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, also known as the Alabay, Alabai (Turkmen: Alabaý, Kazakh: Төбет) and Turkmen Wolf-Hound (Туркменский волкодав), [2] is a livestock guardian dog breed. Traditionally, the breed was used for guarding sheep and goat herds, as well as to protect and for guard duty.