"mothernaturenetwork:  Photos of the day: Tibetan mastiffs A very fluffy adult Tibetan mastiff sits patiently on a leash with its handler during a mastiff show. Although it is called a mastiff for its size, this is technically a misnomer perpetuated by early Western visitors to the Himalayas. Since it is not a true mastiff, a more appropriate name for this breed would be a ""Himalayan mountain dog."" See more mastiff photos — including some adorable puppies!"
{"Image ImageDescription": "A Tibetan mastiff dog is displayed for sale at a mastiff show in Baoding, Hebei province, south of Beijing on March 9, 2013. Fetching prices up to around 750,000 USD, mastiffs have become a prized status-symbol amongst China's wealthy, with rich buyers across the country sending prices skyrocketing. Owners say the mastiffs, descendents of dogs used for hunting by nomadic tribes in central Asia and Tibet are fiercely loyal and protective. Breeders still travel to the Himalayan plateau to collect young puppies, although many are unable to adjust to the low altitudes and die during the journey. AFP PHOTO / Ed Jones        (Photo credit should read Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images)", "Image Orientation": "Horizontal (normal)", "Image Artist": "ED JONES", "Image Copyright": "2013 AFP", "Image ExifOffset": "774", "EXIF ColorSpace": "sRGB"}