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Tibetan Mastiff
Hailing from the foothills of the Himalayas, the Tibetan Mastiff is considered to be one of the oldest breeds in existence, with Chinese records indicating it made its first appearance as early as 1100 BCE. Falling within the Kennel Club's 'working' group, the Tibetan Mastiff was primarily bred as a livestock guardian, often travelling with nomadic herdsmen to guard their flocks or else remaining in the villages to protect the home and property. In its early years it was common practice for the Tibetan Mastiff to be tethered during the day, usually to enhance its aggressive nature, and then released at night to protect the homestead. Recognised by the American Kennel Club in 2006, the breed is now rare in native Tibet, whilst being favoured in the United States as an all-purpose farm dog.A stocky and powerful-looking breed, boasting strong legs, a deep chest for aiding stamina, a broad head with a deep, square-cut muzzle and pendant ears. Characteristically robust rather than tall, the Tibetan Mastiff is impressive in size and stature. The profuse double coat is typically coloured black brindle, brown or blue-grey, usually with gold or tan markings, although white markings are not uncommon. The topline is level and the heavily feathered tail arches over the back. A lion-like mane makes the breed very distinctive.Often described as a 'gentle giant' by Mastiff owners, the breed is deceptive in appearance, suggesting a fierce fighter dog, whilst being inherently gentle. Responding fearlessly if danger threatens, the Tibetan Mastiff will otherwise remain docile and mannered, displaying a pleasant and easy-going temperament that makes it well suited to domestic living. Devoted to children, the Tibetan Mastiff makes a great breed choice for families. On average, a fully grown Mastiff will weigh 64-78 kg with large discrepancies across gender, with a life expectancy of 10-15 years.
brown hyena-Proteles cristata
The brown hyena is best known from the arid terrain of the Kalahari and Namib deserts. There it may wander 30 km a night, in search of food. During confrontations, brown hyenas will raise their long brown mane and fluff out their creamy neck ruff in order to look larger and more intimidating.
The brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea), also called strandwolf, is a species of hyena found in ... An average adult male weighs 40.2–43.7 kg (89–96 lb), while an average female weighs 37.7–40.2 kg (83–89 lb). Brown hyenas have powerful jaws with 1,000 psi (4,450 newtons) of pressure , Brown Hyenas mainly feed on carrion but they will also catch live prey such as small mammals, fish, birds and insects. They also supplement their diet with reptile eggs. Unlike spotted hyenas, Brown Hyenas do not hunt in groups.
Hailing from the foothills of the Himalayas, the Tibetan Mastiff is considered to be one of the oldest breeds in existence, with Chinese records indicating it made its first appearance as early as 1100 BCE. Falling within the Kennel Club's 'working' group, the Tibetan Mastiff was primarily bred as a livestock guardian, often travelling with nomadic herdsmen to guard their flocks or else remaining in the villages to protect the home and property. In its early years it was common practice for the Tibetan Mastiff to be tethered during the day, usually to enhance its aggressive nature, and then released at night to protect the homestead. Recognised by the American Kennel Club in 2006, the breed is now rare in native Tibet, whilst being favoured in the United States as an all-purpose farm dog.A stocky and powerful-looking breed, boasting strong legs, a deep chest for aiding stamina, a broad head with a deep, square-cut muzzle and pendant ears. Characteristically robust rather than tall, the Tibetan Mastiff is impressive in size and stature. The profuse double coat is typically coloured black brindle, brown or blue-grey, usually with gold or tan markings, although white markings are not uncommon. The topline is level and the heavily feathered tail arches over the back. A lion-like mane makes the breed very distinctive.Often described as a 'gentle giant' by Mastiff owners, the breed is deceptive in appearance, suggesting a fierce fighter dog, whilst being inherently gentle. Responding fearlessly if danger threatens, the Tibetan Mastiff will otherwise remain docile and mannered, displaying a pleasant and easy-going temperament that makes it well suited to domestic living. Devoted to children, the Tibetan Mastiff makes a great breed choice for families. On average, a fully grown Mastiff will weigh 64-78 kg with large discrepancies across gender, with a life expectancy of 10-15 years.
brown hyena-Proteles cristata
The brown hyena is best known from the arid terrain of the Kalahari and Namib deserts. There it may wander 30 km a night, in search of food. During confrontations, brown hyenas will raise their long brown mane and fluff out their creamy neck ruff in order to look larger and more intimidating.
The brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea), also called strandwolf, is a species of hyena found in ... An average adult male weighs 40.2–43.7 kg (89–96 lb), while an average female weighs 37.7–40.2 kg (83–89 lb). Brown hyenas have powerful jaws with 1,000 psi (4,450 newtons) of pressure , Brown Hyenas mainly feed on carrion but they will also catch live prey such as small mammals, fish, birds and insects. They also supplement their diet with reptile eggs. Unlike spotted hyenas, Brown Hyenas do not hunt in groups.
