THATCHED ROOF — THIBET MASTIFF 



enters the earth with his front legs in front of him, and 

 therefore a taller dog with a narrow chest can do so far 

 easier than a shorter one with a broad chest. 



Thatched Roof. — This sort of roof is warm in winter, 

 cool in summer, and attractive in appearance ; but it is 

 apt to harbour insects, and its use is prohibited by most 

 local authorities. (See Roofs.) 



Thermometer. — A clinical thermometer should be in- 

 cluded in the medical stores of every kennel, as its use 

 is a sure guide in cases of fever. It is quite easy to read, 

 and when properly used will often be of great assistance 

 to an owner when attempting to ascertain what ails his 

 dog. (See Temperature.) 



Thibet Mastiff. — These dogs are largely used in their 

 native country for the purposes to which mastiffs were 

 devoted by our forefathers, and prove themselves most 

 reliable guardians of life and property. In disposition 

 they are unreliable, and certainly the majority of the few 

 specimens seen in this country have been more or less 

 dangerous animals for strangers to approach. The Thibet 

 mastiff is, however, a most handsome, imposing-looking 

 dog, his size being rather less than that of the mastiff. 



The head in this breed is rather narrow in comparison 

 to the size of the dog, domed on the top, of moderate 

 length, and carries some heavy wrinkling of skin on the 

 forehead, which, combined with the small sunken eyes 

 and the display of some haw in the corners of these, 

 gives the animal a very ferocious expression. The ears 

 are of medium size, and set low ; the neck, body, and 

 legs resemble those of the mastiff ; but the tail, which is 

 very bushy, is carried high ; and the coat is very much 

 longer. The recognised colour is black, with a tan muzzle 

 and tan spots over the eyes. 



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