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We can assume that through various ways large dogs from Asia came to Europe. It's also said that the Tibetan Mastiff is the ancestor of all Molossers. Certain is anyway that it's an old and ancient breed. An other name for the Tibetan Mastiff is Do-Khyi what means chained dog or dog at the gate. It refers to their duties in Tibet as a guard and watch dog. It's a big well build imposing dog who gives a solemn impression. The coat is fairly long and with a heavy undercoat. You can find them in the following colours: black, black and tan, grey/blue, grey and tan and all kind shades of gold. The males size is in general between 66 cm (26 inches) and 71 cm (about 28 inches) and the bitches in general between 61 cm (24 inches) and 66 cm (26 inches). The character is aloof and protective. The Do-Khyi is calm in the house, outside lively in his own way. He is guardiënt, especially during the evening and at night (what can sometimes be very annoying). Further on they like company and are very affectionate but don't always show that. The breed is tolerant towards ones of the same     </div> <div> kind and other animals and by nature not aggresive or nervous. </div> <bR> <div> The Do-Khyi is a dog who is unresistable particularly as a puppy, and is only born in the winter, besides some exceptions. This is because the bitches are in general only in season once a year. Well trained the breed is calm and very reliable and will respect and defend your property. But they are also very </div> <div> self-willed and have strong personalities and always want to have the final word, and listening to orders is not exactly what they do best. Taking the dogs off-leash during a walk is for instance often very difficult because they determine themselves when it is time to go home! Further on the breed doesn't except easily being locked-up in a small room, because then they can't perform their duty, protecting you and your property. </div> <bR> <div> In short the Do-Khyi is a dog for the more experienced dog owner and certainly not a dog for everyone, but also a dog who is, when in good hands, well trainable but learns everything in his own tempo. It is certainly recommandable to go to obedience training, starting with puppytraining. But don't expect the same kind of obedience like with some other breeds. They will obey but on their own way.</div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width=18,75% BGCOLOR="#EEEEEE" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>