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Tibetan mastiff
noun[ C ]
(alsoTibetan Mastiff)uk /tɪˌbet.ən ˈmæs.tɪf/ us /tɪˌbet.ən ˈmæs.tɪf/
a type of large, strong dog from Tibet that has thick hair and is used as a guard dog:
It takes a lot of energy to walk their Tibetan mastiff, who weights over 100 pounds.
The rare Tibetan Mastiff is one of the most expensive dog breeds in the world, with one puppy selling for just under $2 million in 2014.
The thick fur of a Tibetan mastiff comes from its being bred in a cold climate, much like the Alaskan Malamute.
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