Back Pastor del Himalaya Spanish سگ گله هیمالیایی Persian Himalajanpaimenkoira Finnish हिमालयन शीपडॉग Hindi Cane da pastore dell'Himalaya Italian ヒマラヤン・シープドッグ Japanese Anjing gembala Himalaya Malay Pastor do Himalaia Portuguese இமாலய மேய்ப்பு நாய் Tamil Chó chăn cừu Himalaya Vietnamese

Himalayan Sheepdog

Himalayan Sheepdog
A Himalayan sheepdog
Other namesBhote kukur, Bhotia, Bangara, Gaddi Kutta, Himalayan Mastiff
OriginNepal, India
Breed statusNot recognised as a breed by any major kennel club.
Traits
Height Typically 51–75 cm (20–30 in), can be up to 76 cm (30 in)
Weight 23–41 kg (51–90 lb)
Coat Long, thick and harsh double coat
Colour Black and tan or solid black, some white markings on the extremities
Dog (domestic dog)
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The Himalayan Sheepdog, known locally by various names including the Bhote, Bangara or Gaddi Kutta, and sometimes called the Himalayan Mastiff, is a breed of livestock guardian dog from the Himalayas.[1][2][3][4][5] The Himalayan Sheepdog is found in the Himalayan foothills from eastern Nepal to Kashmir.[4][5][6] The breed is primarily used as a livestock guardian dog, protecting flocks of yak and sheep from various predators, and as a property guardian dog; unusually for a livestock guardian, the breed is also used to assist with herding.[4][5][6] The Himalayan Sheepdog is also used to assist in hunting.[6]

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