Yes， people outside of China do keep and breed Tibetan Mastiffs， also known as the "lion dog". These massive dogs have been bred for centuries by nomadic people living in the Himalayan region， primarily in Tibet and Nepal. Despite their fearsome reputation as guard dogs， Tibetan Mastiffs are beloved family pets and are becoming increasingly popular in many countries around the world.
In the United States， the Tibetan Mastiff was officially recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club in 2006. Today， there are many breeders across the country who specialize in raising and selling these dogs. While the breed is still relatively rare， their popularity is growing rapidly， and they are increasingly being seen in dog shows and competitions.
In addition to the United States， Tibetan Mastiffs are also popular in Europe， particularly in the UK， Germany， and France. They are also kept as pets in Canada， Australia， and many other countries.
While Tibetan Mastiffs are certainly not for everyone due to their large size and strong-willed personalities， they are incredibly loyal， protective， and loving towards their families. They require a lot of care and attention， but in the right hands， they can make wonderful， devoted companions for anyone who is up to the challenge of caring for such a large and unique dog.
