The Tibetan Mastiff has a thick double coat designed for cold weather โ usually no jacket needed except in driving rain (when a light waterproof shell stops the chill, not the cold).
What to look for in a Tibetan Mastiff jacket
- Light waterproof shell only. Don't insulate โ your Tibetan Mastiff will overheat. A thin "raincoat" is enough.
- Reflective trim โ combined with reflective collar/harness, this is your dog's "visibility kit" for dark winter walks.
- Machine washable. Muddy walks mean weekly washes.
- Measure your dog โ across the back (neck base to tail base) is the canonical sizing. Brand sizes vary wildly.
Picks for Tibetan Mastiff
When to put the coat on
Rough rules of thumb for the Tibetan Mastiff: under 10 ยฐC + wet โ coat on; under 5 ยฐC โ coat on regardless; over 12 ยฐC โ no coat unless old or sick. Watch for shivering โ that's the unambiguous signal you waited too long.
