Long ago, nomadic Tibetans met a
mountain torrent in the winter, thus the
snow-covered plateau was attacked by
plague. When Tibetans and their
livestock were suffering from hunger,
cold and disasters, divine monks riding
strong dogs which were believed as
Tibetan mastiffs came down from eaven
This supernatural advent drove the
adversity away
Pure-bred Tibetan mastiffs are facing extinction in China because of human activities and environmental degradation Tibetan mastiffs normally weigh more than 70 kilograms and are as strong as a calf, making them one of the rarest dogs. But the strong and ferocious dog originating on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has seen a sharp decline in numbers in recent years, experts say.
About 300,000 Tibetan mastiffs are living in the world within only hundred pure-blood dogs. Natural deterioration, overmuch involving in pet business, unchecked crossbreeding in lower quality, unknown of their gene….various reasons push this majestic dog walking on the edge of extinction. Not only the bloodline, natural temperament of this plateau dog is also changed by shutting in cities. Primitive awe inspirit is facing melting. The protection is no time to delay.
Prices of Tibetan mastiffs are different according to their bloodline and qualities. A common mastiff is sold at about 10,000 yuan in China . Price overseas is about $ 1,000 at least. Commercial benefits drive many people into mastiff business.
