After the meeting, Yu Qian took out the map and introduced: "I have been in the Tibetan area several times, let's go to the city to rest for the night, and then make an appointment with a senior local tour guide tomorrow morning to go deep into the Tibetan area, and it is estimated that it will take about three or four days to go back and forth, and how about visiting the scenic spots at the end?"

Johnson said indifferently: "No problem, this time I am here to relax, with Brother Lao Qian as a companion, you are mainly buying Tibetan mastiffs this time, do you have a goal?"

Speaking of this, Yu Qian excitedly pointed to the map and introduced: "Although Tibetan mastiff orchards are all over the country, the core production areas of purebred Tibetan mastiffs are still concentrated in three major regions: Tibet, Yushu, and Hequ. ”

"According to my experience, the southern side of the Himalayas and northern Tibet are relatively closed and isolated due to the geographical environment, and hybridization is rarely found. ”

"Tall and majestic, thick and solid, with thick limbs, and breathing. The coat color is most common with a black back and yellow belly, and the most precious is a black back with a reddish-brown belly. ”

"Then in Yushu, Guoluo and surrounding areas in Qinghai province, most Tibetan mastiffs have a lot of neck hair, but once they leave their place of origin, for example, when they move to the northern part of the country in winter, they often lose their hair. ”

"The biggest feature of the bloodline there is that its neck hair is developed and abundant, distributed in a ring on the head and neck, which is classified as a lion, which can fully reflect the charm of the Tibetan mastiff. ”

"The Ganchuan-Qingdao junction is collectively called the Hequ region by the Tibetans, and the production area is relatively blocked, and the precious bloodline has been preserved by long-term breeding in the alpine ecological environment. Classified in the tiger type, it has a stout physique, a well-coordinated body, a flamboyant personality, and a strong hostility towards strangers, making it the best for guards. ”

Everyone took a taxi to find a hotel to stay, and Yu Qian began to contact the tour guide and the car, preparing to leave as soon as possible tomorrow.

Hung up the phone and said with satisfaction: "My friend introduced a professional senior tour guide, Bazaar, many friends contact him when they go to the Tibetan area to find mastiffs, he is experienced, and he needs to be prepared by the other party, equipped with a driver and two Hummers." ”

Johnson doesn't matter, there are Xia Long and Xia Hu by his side, and he is not afraid of anywhere. Plan your itinerary, find the most famous restaurants, and enjoy a special meal. Tomorrow we will start sleeping in the open and go deep into the no-man's land.

It is said that altitude sickness is uncomfortable, but Johnson does not feel anything, and sleeps until he wakes up naturally. Just after breakfast, Yu Qian received a call from the tour guide Bazaar, saying that he had arrived at the door of the hotel, packed his luggage and checked out.

"You are Boss Yu and Boss Zhuang, right?" As soon as they arrived at the agreed position, a Tibetan man in his early forties greeted him and greeted him.

"Hello Bazaar, I'm Yu Qian, it's been hard for you to take us around the no-man's land these days. Yu Qian said politely.

Bazaar laughed loudly: "What's polite? My bazaar just relies on the tour guide to make money, as it should be." Let's go, get in the car first, it's still a long way away, and talk while walking. ”

Put the luggage in the Humvee, there is a lot of space, and there are other supplies piled up inside. This time I was going far away from the city, and I had to bring all my things, and there were several barrels of gasoline alone.

The driver is a relative of Bazaar, in his thirties, who often travels to Tibetan areas and has a lot of experience. After Bazaar got into the car, he took out the map and showed it to Johnson and Yu Qian. There are several routes densely marked on it, all of which are his experience as tour guides in recent years, so that customers have a spectrum in their hearts.

Yu Qian finished reading it and said: "We believe in professionalism, you decide." ”

Bazaar nodded, more satisfied, I have seen a lot of local tyrants, I don't understand anything, I like to give orders, blind command, since I am looking for a professional tour guide, what is it if I don't listen to others?

"Since you have a clear purpose to find a Tibetan mastiff, then I recommend this route. Bazaar pointed to a red line on the map and explained: "This is the most promising road to meet pure-blooded Tibetan mastiffs.

Seeing the two nodding in agreement, Bazaar nodded secretly, as a tour guide, he was most afraid that the client's health would not be good, and his eyes would be low. Start to choose the most difficult route, and before you reach the person, you can't stand it, you can only turn back, wasting time.

Bazaar suddenly became serious: "Since we want to go deep into the territory of the Tibetans, we must first explain the rules that the Tibetans have the customs and habits of the Tibetans and their own beliefs, and they must listen to me if they really want to arrive! Don't act without permission, it will be very troublesome to cause any misunderstanding." ”

The two agreed that the Tibetans have simple beliefs, strong folk customs, and many rules, and it is good to follow the customs of the villagers.

"The second is fate, every year I have to bring more than a dozen groups of people into Tibet to look for mastiffs, but basically they all return empty-handed. In the eyes of your city people, the Tibetan mastiff may be a big dog, majestic and able to make money. But in the eyes of true Tibetans, they are brothers, family members, and their patron saints!"

Bazaar explained earnestly that now there is a craze for raising mastiffs, and rich people like to go into Tibet to choose good mastiffs, but the results are not ideal.

Tibetans are generally reluctant to sell, they have to rely on the mighty Tibetan mastiff to graze their lives, defend against all kinds of wild beasts, and have deep feelings, in remote mountainous areas, money is not as good as supplies. If you really want to be trapped in the desert, a glass of water or a million dollars, which one do you choose?

Of course, there are also many Tibetans who sell Tibetan mastiffs, most of them are young mastiffs, adult mastiffs are not easy to domesticate, and the owner must follow, and it is possible to accept the new owner in two or three years.

Therefore, it is easier to accept the sale of young mastiffs, and every year after the Tibetan mastiff comes into heat, it can give birth to up to five or six young mastiffs. It's not bad to leave two or three good ones, and exchange the rest for money. As more and more mastiff breeders and prices increase every year, Tibetan children also have to go to school, and many people have begun to sell young mastiffs, and the bazaar knows several families.

The whole line ran non-stop for at least two or three days, and there were two replenishments of gasoline in between. The group chatted while driving, admiring the most pristine natural landscape.

On the way, I also saw many Buddhists who kowtowed, and Johnson folded his hands in respect. Faith is a kind of physical practice, and it is through this ascetic practice that one can strengthen one's heart and purify one's thoughts, and one is a true believer.

"Brother Bazaar, is there a fake Tibetan mastiff in the local area?" After Yu Qian and Bazaar got acquainted with each other, they began to inquire about the inside story.

Bazaar hesitated for a moment, but still said frankly: "If there is really someone selling fake mastiffs in the dog market in the city." In previous years, many people were fooled and spent a lot of money on fakes. In recent years, there have been fewer and fewer Tibetan mastiffs, the threshold is high, the price is expensive, and there are not many people who can raise them. ”

"Connoisseurs like you like to go into Tibet to choose varieties by yourself, one is assured, and the other is to choose more. None of the dogs raised by real Tibetans are pet dogs, and even if they are not Tibetan mastiffs, they are fierce. Domesticating livestock, guarding the home, and defending against wild wolves are all protectors of their masters. ”

Bazar is a native Tibetan who has a strong affection for mastiffs, and cattle and sheep are the main property of the locals here. Without the protection of dogs, it is not only inconvenient to graze, but also attacked by wild wolves, and both people and money will be lost.

"Therefore, the more ferocious the Tibetan mastiff, the more it has to go through the test of nature, and the survival of the fittest is a rule set by God. According to me, the so-called bloodlines are evolved from long-term survival of the fittest, even if an ordinary dog survives in a harsh environment for several years, it will be full of wildness. ”

Yu Qian nodded and asked, "It is said that the native mastiff is the best breed, isn't it?"

"Surely the native mastiff is the essence left behind by the layers of nature and tempering. One mastiff fighting nine wolves is an exaggeration, but I have personally seen the record of one mastiff biting three wild wolves to death! No matter how good the bloodline is, it is not a good mastiff in the hearts of Tibetans without tempering. ”

All living things in nature are survival of the fittest, and so are people. Animals evolved to gain strength and speed, while humans improved intelligence and technology, both in essence. The reason why special forces are so powerful is because they can become the strongest combat force after the test of life and death.

After driving along the highway for half a day, the road became less and less, and the car kept bumping, and they really entered the area where the Tibetans lived for grazing.

There is no fixed reference everywhere, and it is easy to get lost even in the direction. Thanks to the experienced guide of Bazaar, I was able to cross several dangerous sections without danger, and finally arrived at a small village in the evening, where I will rest tonight.

"Let's stay here for one night today, I know the herdsman very well, let's go to his house in the evening. "The bazaar went to negotiate, let people get off the bus with their luggage, and arranged accommodation.

After settling down, everyone finished eating, the two of them couldn't be idle, and they did a day's car, and their whole body hurt, so they moved.

Yu Qian came to this place for the first time and said excitedly: "Let's go around and see if there are any good mastiffs?"

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