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Are Tibetan Mastiffs At Risk From Pet Obsession?
Some people are very uneasy about the rise in reputation of Tibetan Mastiff canines in China. For centuries, the Tibetan Mastiff was regarded as the protector of Tibet. With price tags as high as $ 600,000 for a purebred animal, Tibetan Mastiffs are concerning some animal welfare activists.
The popularity of the Tibetan Mastiff
Ethnic Tibetans have long considered Tibetan Mastiff dogs holy. A Tibetan Mastiff is considered a sign of both home and security. Weighing in at as much as 180 pounds, some Tibetan Mastiffs are huge. A truly purebred Tibetan Mastiff dog is rare. Some breeders will even poach a purebred Tibetan Mastiff if they find them.
Expense of a Tibetan Mastiff
The Communist Party of China used to bad the ownership of dogs as pets. The animals are considered "bourgeois" and a status symbol. Though there is no longer a ban on animal ownership, it costs more than $ 100 to license a dog, and the registration process can take months. Before the owner can register or keep a dog, it must be approved both by the neighborhood and local police. The yearly registration renewal must contain passport photos, registration documents, even proof of home ownership. On top of the high cost of a purebred Mastiff, these additional costs make owning a dog as a pet a huge financial investment.
Pets as a status symbol at risk?
Because of their status as a symbol more than a pet, some Mastiffs are seen as being in danger. The dog called Yangtze River Number Two, a Tibetan Mastiff purchased for $ 600,000, is kept in a cage at home. The International Center for Veterinary Services in Beijing speaks loudly against the obsession with Tibetan Mastiffs. It is noted that many of these so-called "pets" are put on display more than treated like pets. The response from many owners and breeders are the pets take extensive amounts of time and cash to care for.
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MSNBC
today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38263729/ns/today-today_pets_and_animals
Global Times
globaltimes.cn/www/english/metro-beijing/lifestyle/fashion and amp;shopping/2010-04/524055.html

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