what is a tibetan mastiff bred for
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Tibetan Mastiff (Wylie : 'dogs khyi; Lhasa dialect IPA : [tÊ°ocÊ°i]) tÊ°Ã²cÊ°i is an ancient breed and type of Large tibetan dog (Breeds canis lupus) familiaris originating with nomadic cultures Of, Tibet, China, nepal And. indiahe 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.