The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed and type of large Tibetan dog breeds originating with nomadic cultures of Tibet, China, Nepal, and India. The breed is widely used by local tribes of Himachal Pradesh, China, Nepal and Tibet to protect their sheep from leopards. The Tibetan Mastiff also known as "Dok-Khyi", reflects its use as a guardian of herds, flocks, tents, villages, monasteries, and palaces. Check out our collection of Tibetan Mastiff dog names for male or female puppies.