\nDO-KHYI (Tibetan Mastiff)
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FCI-Standard N\u00b0 230 \/ 02. 04. 2004 \/ GB
\nDO-KHYI (Tibetan Mastiff)
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ORIGIN : Tibet
\nPATRONAGE : FCI
\nDATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.03.2004
\nUTILIZATION : A companion, watch and guard dog.
\nCLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer- Molossoid breeds- Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds<\/p>\n
Section 2.2 Molossoid breeds, Mountain type.
\nWithout working trial.<\/p>\n
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY :
\nThe Tibetan Mastiff (Do Khyi) is an ancient working breed of the nomad herders of the Himalaya and a traditional guardian of the Tibetan monasteries.
\nIt has been surrounded by great myth since its first discovery in antiquity.
\nFrom the mentioning by Aristoteles (384-322 b.C.) to the famous writings of Marco Polo, who went to Asia in 1271, all historical reports praise the natural strength and impressiveness of the Tibetan Mastiff- both physically and mentally.
\nEven its bark has been described as a unique and highly treasured feature of the breed.
\nLeading European cynologists of the past, like Martin and Youatt, Megnin, Beckmann, Siber as well as Strebel and Bylandt have intensively covered the Tibetan Mastiff, as they had been fascinated by its origin and function in the Tibetan culture.
\nSome even considered the breed to be the very forefather of all large mountain and mastiff breeds. One of the first known Tibetan Mastiffs to reach Western shores was a male sent to Queen Victoria by Lord Hardinge (then Viceroy of India) in 1847.
\nLater in the 1880s, Edward VII (then Prince of Wales) took two dogs back to England. An early recorded litter of Tibetan Mastiffs was born in 1898 in the Berlin Zoo.<\/p>\n
GENERAL APPEARANCE :
\nPowerful, heavy, well built, with good bone. Impressive; of solemn and earnest appearance.
\nCombines majestic strength, robustness and endurance; fit to work in all climate conditions. Slow to mature, only reaching its best at 2-3 years in females and at least 4 years in males.<\/p>\n
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
\n* Skull measured from occiput to stop equal to muzzle from stop to end of nose but muzzle may be a little shorter.
\n* Body slightly longer than height at withers.
\nChestather deep, of moderate breadth, with good spring of rib, to give heart-shaped ribcage.\u00a0 Brisket reaching to below elbows.<\/p>\n
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TAIL<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medium length.\u00a0 Set high on line with top of back, carried high, loosely curled over back, when dog alert or in motion; well feathered.<\/strong><\/p>\n LIMBS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n FOREQUARTERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Straight, well angulated, well covered all over with strong hair.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shoulders<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Well laid, muscular.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Elbows<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Neither turned in nor out<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Forearms<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Straight.\u00a0 Strong bone.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Metacarpus (Pasterns)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Strong, slightly sloping.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n HINDQUARTERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Powerful, muscular, with good angulation.\u00a0 Seen from behind, hindlegs parallel.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Upper thigh<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rather long; strong, with good hard muscles, but not bulging.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stifle<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Well bent<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hock<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Strong, low set.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dewclaws<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Optional. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n FEET<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fairly large, strong, round and compact, with good feathering between well-arched toes.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n GAIT \/ MOVEMENT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Powerful, but always light and elastic: with good reach and drive.\u00a0 When speed increases tends to single track.\u00a0 When walking appears very deliberate.\u00a0 Capable of functioning over a varied terrain with stamina and suppleness.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COAT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n HAIR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Quality of greater importance than quantity.\u00a0 Coat harsh, thick, top coat not too long, with dense and rather wolly undercoat in cold weather which becomes rather sparse in warmer months. Males carry noticeably more coat than females. Hair fine but harsh, straight and off-standing.\u00a0 Never silky, curly or wavy.\u00a0 Neck and shoulders heavily coated, giving mane-like appearance.\u00a0 Tail bushy and well feathered; hindlegs well feathered on upper rear parts. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COLOUR<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rich black, with or without tan marking; blue, with or without tan markings; gold, from rich fawn to deep red.\u00a0 All colours to be as pure as possible.\u00a0 Tan ranges from a rich chestnut to a lighter colour. White star on breast permissible.\u00a0 Minimal white markings on feet acceptable. Tan markings appear above eyes, on lower part of legs and underside of tail.\u00a0 Tan markings on muzzle; spectacle markings tolerated around eyes.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SIZE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Height at the withers<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dogs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 66 cm (26 ins) minimum.<\/strong><\/p>\n >Bitches\u00a0\u00a0 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 61 cm (24 ins) minimum.<\/p>\n AULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness ELIMINATING FAULTS : Deze informatie wordt nog aangepast! FCI-Standard N\u00b0 230 \/ 02. 04. 2004 \/ GB DO-KHYI (Tibetan Mastiff) ORIGIN : Tibet PATRONAGE : FCI DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.03.2004 UTILIZATION : A companion, watch and guard … Lees verder
\nwith which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
\nSEVERE FAULTS :
\n* Lacking physical condition and fitness.
\n* Head light or heavily wrinkled.
\n* Pendulous flews.
\n* Pronounced dewlap.
\n* Large and\/or low set ears.
\n* Light eyes or staring expression.
\n* Weak pigmentation, particularly of nose.
\n* Barrelled ribs.
\n* Tightly curled tail over hips.
\n* Over angulated or straight hindquarters.
\n* Heavy constrained movement.
\n* Under minimum height, tolerance 2 cm.<\/p>\n
\n* Aggressive or overly shy.
\n* Undershot or overshot mouth.
\n* All other colours than above mentioned e.g. white, cream, grey, brown (liver), lilac, brindle, particolours.
\nAny dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
\nN.B. : Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
\nThis amended breed standard will become effective from September 2004.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"