Why don Tibetan Mastiffs all look alike?
Despite the existence of breed standards, differing philosophies held by breeders and an extremely heterogeneous gene pool help maintain the diversity of characteristics seen in the Tibetan Mastiff. The difference in appearance shows in color, size, type, and structure. This is so pronounced, that long time breeders can accurately guess entire pedigrees from a poor photograph of a single dog. Even a novice can tell individuals from quite a distance. When you own a Tibetan Mastiff, you truly have a very unique, but recognizable companion.
