A special dog show is to be held in north China's Hebei Province of Tibetan Mastiffs or "Zang'ao" in Chinese.

The first-ever exhibition of the rare breed will take place in the town of Langfang from 26th to 28th February. The event will also feature experts to determine whether the dogs are purebred, information for owners and an auction.

The mastiff originates from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and its large size means it is often used as a guide dog.

From: CRI