<P> The name Tibetan Mastiff is a misnomer; the Tibetan Mastiff itself is not a true Mastiff . The term "mastiff" was used by the Europeans who first came to Tibet because it was used to refer to nearly all large dog breeds in the West . Early Western visitors to Tibet misnamed several of its breeds: The "Tibetan Terrier" is not a terrier and the "Tibetan Spaniel" is not a spaniel . A better name for the dog might be Tibetan mountain dog or, to encompass the landrace breed throughout its range, Himalayan mountain dog . </P> <P> Some breeders differentiate between two "types" of Tibetan Mastiff, the Do - khyi and the Tsang - khyi . The Tsang - khyi (which, to a Tibetan, means only "dog from Tsang") is also referred to as the "monastery" type, described as generally taller, heavier, and more heavily boned, with more facial wrinkling and haw than the Do - khyi or "nomad" type . Both types are often produced in the same litter with the larger, heavier pups being placed in more stationary jobs versus more active jobs for the Tibetan Mastiffs that are better structured and well muscled . </P> <P> Males can reach heights up to 83 cm (33 in). The original Tibetan mastiff breed from its native range usually weighed 55--90 kg (121--198 lb). The enormous dogs being produced in some Western and Chinese kennels, which sometimes weigh in excess of 115 kg (254 lb) would have cost too much to keep fed to have been useful to nomads; and their questionable structure would have made them less useful as livestock or property guardians . </P> <P> The Tibetan Mastiff is considered a primitive breed . It typically retains the hardiness which would be required for it to survive in Tibet and the high - altitude Himalayan range, including the northern part of Nepal, India and Bhutan . </P>

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