The Tibetan Mastiff, as it is a primitive breed of dog, has a set of unique characteristics related solely to the breed. For example, many female Tibetan Mastiffs Shed their coat once a year, generally in September, lasting approximately four weeks. With this exception, Tibetan Mastiff's will Shed next to hair throughout the year.
Tibetan Mastiffs are a clean dog breed and very easily house trained. Lacking the usual canine smell, the fact they do not continual Shed has led to Tibetan Mastiffs becoming known as hypoallergenic dog, generally suited to anyone with allergies to dog hair.
When a Tibetan Mastiff is shedding its coat, regular grooming in long periods is required. This is to ensure that any loose hair from the undercoat is brought up through the outer coat and not left to become dirty and matted. Although time consuming, it is a very easy process and simply requires a soft but firm downward stroke to the Tibetan Mastiff's coat. Due to the nature of the coat, some owners use a hair dryer to aid the process, as this helps to loosen any hair that may have become slightly knotted in the coat.
