Zang Ao De Xuanze Yu Yangzhi
ISBN 978-7-5082-2429-9 softcover

A small book, lots and lots of text, but the handful of photos in it show dogs that are, for once, not angry with the world. I get a feeling this book is old, but searching on the net it seems it was printed not too long ago. The photos look old, the pages feel old and as a big fan of old books I love it. If it's new, well never mind, I still love it ;) Perhaps it's because of the pic on the cover. I adore the look on this wise old TM's face.

***Sorry, I can't read the title***
ISBN 978-7-80739-121-0 softcover

Again, a chinese book. No english in it at all, but quite a few photos. But I have to say I'm not a fan of them - the dogs in alot of the photos are put there afterwards. In other words - a big fan of photoshop was responsible for this. It gives a false image of how the nomads keep their dogs and... well it just seems fake. This being said I would not want to be without this book! The pictures (the unaltered ones) are lovely and the photos from Tibet are as well.

Tibetan Mastiff
ISBN 978-7-5038-4609-0 softcover

A VERY pleasant book about the breed! Full of colorpictures showing relaxed and happy TMs in nice settings. For once, as is common in chinese books, the TM isn't pictured as the raging monster from the plains, but as a sweet pet. Photos are of high quality, printed on glossy paper. A true joy to flip through. I only wish it had more pages ;)

Illustration [CHINA] TIBETAN MASTIFF
ISBN 7-53843146-2 softcover

All text is in chinese but there are plenty of pictures to enjoy, most are new for me. Alot of the books I have show the same photos, over and over again, but this is not the case in this book. Tails and paws are compared and you can get most of what the book is about without knowing any chinese at all.

***Sorry, I can't read the title***
ISBN 7-5006-5815-X softcover

A wonderful book full of pictures from, what it looks like, the plains of Tibet. The text is in chinese but there are big photos to enjoy and I can't help but love the way this book smells ;) It looks like a different edition of Picture biography about tibetan mastiff (scroll down to view that book). I can only say good things bout this one. Love! 316 pages of love!

***Sorry, I can't read the title***
ISBN 978-7-5068-1678-6 softcover

Text dominated this 449 pages thick book. Text in chinese that is. There are a few pictures in black and white. There really isn't much more to say other than I really wish I could read chinese!

Tibetan Mastiff Bloodfile 1
ISBN --- hardcover

Lots and lots of wonderful color photos in this BIG book! I love the quality of the paper and it's a wonderful book to flip through. I do so, time and time again ;) There are kennel advertisments here and the text is in both english and chinese. It's nice to learn a bit about the dogs in the pics, like how old they are, how tall they are and how much they weigh. ALOT of furry chinese TMs in this book (as in all other chinese TM books I have). There are several chapters on the breed as well, but the english language in this one is sadly not the best.

China TIBETAN MASTIFF 2006
ISBN --- hardcover

The text in this book is in both chinese and (poor) english and once again the dogs in the photos are simply fascinating. Half the book consists of text and pictures. You can read about the history of the breed, diseases, training and so on. Too bad it's so hard to understand the english text. The other half of the book consists of kennel ads. Everything is in color and it's really great to just look at photos and enjoy the dogs.

China TIBETAN MASTIFF - world famous person integration 1
ISBN --- hardcover

Part one of four books presenting breeders of Tibetan Mastiff. This book is packed with photos of beautiful TMs and interviews with famous TM breeders in different regions. The chinese breeders give their point of view and it's very interesting to compare to the way we westernes view the breed.

This book has 188 pages and countless photos of TMs in every possible shade!
The text is in both chinese and english.

China TIBETAN MASTIFF - world famous person integration 2
ISBN --- hardcover

Part two of four books presenting breeders of Tibetan Mastiff. This book is, just like part one, packed with photos of stunning TMs and interviews with TM breeders in China. The text is both in chinese and in english and it's very educational to read their views on TMs.

China TIBETAN MASTIFF - world famous person integration 3
ISBN --- hardcover

Alot of different types of TMs are presented here, just like in part one and two. The Tibetan Mastiff is, in my personal opinion, really just a name where several different types of dogs are gathered. Sure, they all have similarites, but one have to wonder - should they really belong to just one breed? It's a shame to loose the variety developed during the centuries, just because people outside of the original country pushed all these types into one single name.

This book is also full of interviews with chinese breeders and alot of photos of TMs.

WE LOVE TIBETAN MASTIFF/ China TIBETAN MASTIFF - world famous person integration 4
ISBN --- hardcover

Book four of four in the series "world famous person integration" takes a look at breeders outside of China. There are interviews with breeders all over the world and their views on the breed in general and the situation in their countries. It's very educational! I enjoy this book alot! There are alot of wonderful photos and the text is in both chinese and english. The only bad thing about this book is that it's so hard to get a hold of. It took me quite some time before I finally found a copy for sale.

China TIBETAN MASTIFF 2007/3
ISBN --- hardcover

HEAVY! Yes, this book weighs 3,15 kg (6,9 lbs) and is packed with goodness. There are photos, photos and photos of wonderful TMs and the text is in both chinese and english. There are several chapters: History and development of TM, Organizations and standards of TM, Breeding and management of TM, Heredity and breed of TM, Training of TM and celebrated kennels in China. There's also a chapter on the Snow Mastiff (white TM), a very sad story of the loneliness of being different.
Alot of reading and alot of drooling awaits the reader ;)

China TIBETAN MASTIFF 2008/3
ISBN --- hardcover

Oh yes, the cover of this book indicates what's inside! BIG, heavy and fluffy chinese TMs. Eyecandy in other words ;)
The book is big, heavy (but not fluffy) and in both english and chinese. The english is not perfect but it really doesn't matter much since it's still full of very interesting reading. For example the chinese author compares the way we keep TMs in the west with the way they keep TMs in China. What we want in the breed and what they want. It's great to get to see things from their point of view. They view their breeding as an industry, at least that is the word used over and over again.
Interesting reading and nice pictures (even if some are obviously enhanced in one way or the other) is all I ask for in a book.

Tibetan Mastiff
ISBN 978-7-5369-4326-1 softcover

This book is completely in chinese and I can't make out much. There is a chapter on the history of the breed with some nice artwork showing (according to the author) TMs. There is also a chapter on the origin of the breed - is the TM a descendant of bear or wolf? That seems to be a question asked here. The book is in full color and there are alot of nice photos of beautiful dogs. Especially one caught my eye - a brindle TM. Not very common, I'm sure, but I remember seeing one on a german website a while back.
There is a total of 152 pages of chinese writing mixed with stunning TMs, and for once the chinese doesn't portrait the TM as a savage beast ready to gobble you up, at least not in the pictures. The text could say anything without me understanding a word ;) I enjoyed this one alot!

Oriental Magical dog tibetan mastiff
ISBN 978-7-88021-003-3 hardcover

This is a big and heavy book packed with color photos of Tibetan Mastiffs from China. There is a part of the book translated into english, but I'm sorry to say the english is not the best. With a bit of imagination you can pick out the information from the text. There are different stories of how the TM came into being and also one part on their characteristics.
For me this book is pure eyecandy even though almost all the dogs are pasted into other backgrounds (like forests and mountains). It's mainly focused on the heavy and furry TM that seems to be the most popular one in China.
The whole books is about advertising different Tibetan Mastiff gardens. Every spread is full of impressive dogs, some facts about them and adress, e-mail, phonenumber to the TM gardens.

China's Tibetan Mastiff
ISBN 7-119-04272-6 softcover

One of my first TM books! This one is printed and published in China, but it's in comprehendable english and there are lots of gorgeous pictures of TMs living on the plains, guarding their people. It's not a very thick book (only 100 pages) but the high quality photos, the informative text and the glossy paper inside should make every friend of the breed happy.
There's a chapter at the very end dealing with how to get along with a TM. If you skip past this I think this is a very enjoyable book.
As far as I know it's still available on Ebay.

Tibetan Mastiff MAP
ISBN --- softcover

This is a book spanning 410 pages. It's in chinese and the only thing I can make out is the height of the dogs. This one seem to focus on showing TMs from different areas in China and Tibet. All chapters start with a map, some pictures from that area and then dogs, dogs, dogs. Maybe it's a travelguide for the TM tourist in China? ;)
I don't know chinese but it certainly doesn't stop me from enjoying this very nice book. There are pictures of alot of TM types, both the heavier one and the smaller and lighter one.

The ULTIMATE Book of Mastiff Breeds
ISBN 1-58245-080-3 hardcover

This is a treasure for me since I am a big fan of all the mastiff breeds. It is a very nice book with both historical facts and character descritions of the different breeds. Informative and interesting if you are the least bit curious about related breeds as well!

Picture biography about tibetan mastiff
ISBN 7-80587-767-X softcover

The title is true to its words! This book is full of pictures showing the TM in many different situations. The book is in chinese but the index is in english so we will understand what we are missing out on ;) There are alot of pictures showing TMs on the plains, chained to poles or roaming freely.

There's a great varity of TMs in the photos. Both heavy ones and lighter ones, hairy ones and smoother ones. Very interesting picture material for those interested in such things.

THE TIBETAN MASTIFF
Legendary Guardian of the Himalayas
Author: Ann Rohrer and Cathy J. Flamholtz
ISBN 0-940269-02-3 hardcover

My oh my, this was not an easy book to get hold of! I finally found it on eBay and it didn't cost me much either. I can honestly say I LOVE this book. The authors are clearly deeply in love with the breed and it's pure joy to read about the history of the breed in America and everything else! There are alot of pictures and alot of the dogs are forefathers of my Zodd. I even got to learn that his ancestors were used as drugsmugglers! The drugs were hidden with the TMs and the customworkers were clever enough to stay away from the crates containing the raging beasts! These dogs were later used at the very start of the breed in America. Zodd has gangsterblood in his veins ;)

If I were to rate this book I would give it a top score! It's excellent and very educational.

The Venerable Tibetan Mastiff
Author: Max Siber
ISBN 0-940269-09-0 hardcover

My favorite TM book this far! It jumps into the history of the breed, or should I say it's full of historical accounts from travelers finding their way into the remote Tibet. It's very interesting to read about the dogs in their native country some 100 years ago and how they were viewed by people who were accustomed to the western breeds. There are some black and white pictures of TMs, mostly drawings but also some photos.

If you wish to see the Tibetan Mastiff through the eyes of people who never knew such a dog even existed, then this will be a treat for you.

Le Dogue du Tibet
Author: Marie-Paule Daniels-Moulin
ISBN 2-7328-2276-0 softcover

This is a french book about the breed. It contains pictures in both color and black and white. There are several chapters on just about everything and I have never been so sorry for learning german and not french in school as I am when I'm holding this book in my hands... I am sure this would be a treasue if I could just understand a little bit more of it ;)

Well, the title is in chinese, so...
ISBN 7-80173-535-8 softcover

This book is a smaller and older version of Picture biography about tibetan mastiff. The pictures inside are pretty much the same but there are far more pics in the newer version. The text is in chinese.
I must say the new version is much more interesting than this one, but I am sure I would have loved this book if I didn't have the new and updated edition.

Tibetan Mastiff
živouci legenda z Himaláje
Author: Jarmila Bendová
ISBN --- softcover

This one is written by Zodd's breeder Jarmila. It's in czech language.
There are chapters from different countries where the breed is presented with photos and text. I really like this book and I am sure it would be a wonderful source of information if I could only understand czech. There are pictures of both Zodd's mother and father, and also alot of other relatives and ancestors. The chapters range from the other dogbreeds in Tibet to health, breeding and colors in the breed.

Tibetská doga
Author: Renata Černochová
ISBN 80-86136-19-1 softcover

One more book from a czech breeder. There are mostly black and white pictures and a few in color. Oh yes, I seem to be obsessed with the pictures in books, but when I can't understand the language I at least understand the photos. There are quite alot of historical drawings in this one and even a chapter showing TMs on stamps! This is a treat for me since I am a collector at heart, the only negative thing would be that the pics are in black and white.

Tibetan Mastiff
Author: Juliette Cunliffe
ISBN 1-59378-287-X hardcover

Hm, I'm not sure what to write about this book. There are eight chapters dealing with history, characteristics, breed standard, your puppy, proper care, training, healthcare and showing your TM.
I can honestly say I got scared when I read the "serious things to consider before acquiring a TM" section shortly after Zodd moved in. It was pretty much a finger pointing my way telling me that I had invited a destructive monster into my home... Well, I closed the book and put it on my shelf, not daring to venture further in fear of returning Zodd. Yes, that was pretty much the negative feeling I got from the book. It can perhaps be of help to people willing to look past the warning fingers that constantly appear, but to me this book will always be a bit scary.

Mina hundar i Asien
Author:Sven Hedin
ISBN --- hardcover

This book is pretty much a journal about the dogs the swedish author and adventurer Sven Hedin met during his trips in Asia 100 years ago. It's an interesting glimps into another time and another way of living. The pictures does not only show TMs but several other types of dogs that Sven journeyed with. If you are at all interested in breeds from asia then this book could be of interest for you.
Well, there is one problem - it's all in swedish.

Din Tibetan
Author: Elisabeth Legl
ISBN 91-971859-2-2 softcover

This book is in swedish. It covers all the official tibetan breeds - Tibetan Mastiff, Tibetan Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel and Lhasa Apso. It also covers some of the history of the mythical country of Tibet and how to care for your dog. It's a very interesting book, especially the part on the TMs introduction to Sweden and the situation in other countries. The book was published in 1999 and alot has happened with the breed in Sweden since then. There are some pictures of the early dogs here in Sweden and it's very nice to put faces to names seen in so many pedigrees!