Bakharwal Dog

India, Pakistan

Bakharwal Mastiff, watchdog Gujjar, Kashmiri Bakharwal Dog, Mastiff Kashmiri

60 to 75 cm

The Bakharwal is not recognized by the FCI breed of cashmere.

Origin and History

The Bakharwal - dog, a Molossian, is a livestock guardian dog in Pir Panjal mountain - range, Kashmir. The herdsmen of nomadic tribes bred him to protect belongings and guard the flocks. He is one of the oldest breeds of the Himalayas.

Description

Tiefenbrüstig, muscular and agile: the Kashmiri Sheepdog has a straight back and broad shoulders; the body is long-legged, with a powerful neck and large head. The coat is of medium length, with a woolly undercoat, black and various shades of brown, three colored and spotted dogs come before. Depending on the area vary in size between 60 and 75 cm shoulder height.

Nature

Famous for his loyalty to his owners, his courage, but also his wildness and tireless activity it protects the goods and chattels, but is also aggressive towards strangers and predators.

• Asian breed of dog
• Culture ( Pakistan)