Tibetan mastiff, Latin scientific name Canis lupus familiaris, also known as Tibetan dog, fern dog, dragon dog, Qiang dog, native to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China, is a tall, fierce, ear-drooping domestic dog.
The body structure of the Chigu Tibetan Mastiff is thick and well-proportioned, the muscles are developed and powerful, the head and tail are moderately balanced, the movements are agile and vigorous, the calm and confident, the speed is extremely fast and the endurance is long-lasting.
Tibetan mastiffs have weather-resistant double-layered dorsal hairs, and the outer coat is of moderate length and covers the whole body. The lower layer of fluff is extremely rich and is related to the climate. When dogs live in colder climates, a large amount of lower villi naturally grows.
The Tibetan mastiff is distinctly characterized by the contours of its head that blend in with the thick neck hairs, and its thick, long hairy tail curls up on its back and swings freely and vigorously. The full appearance of majestic and noble posture, germplasm, body structure, strength and symmetry is exactly the overall picture of a typical Tibetan mastiff.
The body hair is coarse and rich, the outer coat is not too long, and the bottom hair is thick and soft as wool in cold climate conditions, resistant to cold, and can sleep peacefully in ice and snow. In warmer climates, it is very rare.
The character is strong, the strength is fierce, and the wildness is still there, which makes people daunted. Protect the territory, protect the food, be good at attacking, have a strong hostility toward strangers, but are extremely affectionate to the owner. He is the right-hand man who cares for the home and herds horses and sheep
In the mastiff breeding world, the famous mastiff "Chigu" is known as the "priceless mastiff king", which means "the god of Tibetan mastiffs". There is no one who raises mastiffs who does not know the name of "Chigu". The status of "Chigu" in Qinghai Province is comparable to that of the national treasure giant panda, and the approval of the superior supervisory unit must be obtained to leave the province.