Dog breed

Himalayan Sheepdog

Origin: not documented in our sources

Also known as: Kinnaur Sheepdog

The Himalayan Sheepdog, known locally by various names including the Bhote Kukur, Bhotia, Gaddi Kutta or Bangara, and sometimes called the Himalayan Mastiff, is a breed of livestock guardian dog from the Himalayas, covering Nepal and India. The Himalayan Sheepdog is found in the Himalayan foothills from eastern Nepal to Kashmir. 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. The Himalayan Sheepdog is also used to assist in hunting.