Tibetan Mastiff

Brushing Routine

Brush thoroughly 3-4 times per week with a pin brush and undercoat rake to manage their massive double coat. Work through the dense mane around the neck and the heavy feathering on the legs and tail with a long-toothed metal comb to prevent mats. During the annual coat blow, daily brushing with an undercoat rake is essential.

Bathing Tips

Bathe every 6-10 weeks using a high-quality moisturizing shampoo and follow with a heavy conditioner to maintain coat texture. Their dense coat requires extended soaking time to penetrate to the skin. Use a high-velocity dryer extensively, as this coat can take hours to air dry and damp undercoat leads to hot spots.

Common Issues

• Severe matting in the mane and behind ears
• Hot spots from trapped moisture in undercoat
• Hypothyroidism-related coat changes
• Seasonal flank alopecia
• Allergic dermatitis

Extend Your Grooming Results

Use a leave-in conditioning spray when brushing to reduce breakage and make detangling easier. Focus daily attention on the areas behind the ears, under the collar, and in the groin where mats form first. Keep the coat clean and dry to prevent the musty odor that develops in damp undercoat.

Seasonal Care

Tibetan Mastiffs blow their entire undercoat once per year, typically in late spring, producing enormous amounts of loose fur over 2-4 weeks. Daily raking sessions are required during this period. In summer, never shave this breed as the double coat provides insulation against heat. Winter is when their coat is at its fullest and most manageable.

Maintenance Schedule

Brush 3-4 times weekly with pin brush and undercoat rake, daily during coat blow. Comb through mane and feathering with metal comb 2-3 times weekly. Bathe every 6-10 weeks. Check behind ears and under collar daily for mat formation. Clean ears weekly. Trim nails every 3-4 weeks.