Himalayan Sheepdog
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The Himalayan Sheepdog is an nepali breed of dog that has become a very rare breed. Often called the Bhote kukur. They are similar in appearance to the Newfoundland (dog) and the Tibetan Mastiff. They have a large body and have been known to have a loud bark.
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[edit] Appearance
It is a large breed. Its height typically lies between 26 to 32 inch (66 to 82 cm) range. Its a lighter breed in comparison with The Tibetan Mastiff and its weight range is from 28 to 38 kg (62 to 84 lbs).
Its double coat is long, and found in a wide variety of colors from solid black to light brown with the rarest being white. This breed normally has different shades throughout its body. The usual resemblance in almost all dogs of this breed is a white color fur patch on the chest. It sheds its double coat once a year. All dogs of this breed have long, round and hairy tail.
[edit] Temperament
Its basically a flock guardian dog, hence they are very ferocious. These dogs are intelligent and stubborn. Obedience training is necessary since this is a strong-willed, powerful breed. They are excellent family dogs and best suited for guarding farm houses. They are not socializing breed of dogs due to their reserved nature with strangers and guarding instincts.
[edit] Health
Their life expectancy is long, some 10-13 years if bred properly. Otherwise their life expectancy is less in their usual life with Bakarwal people since the absence of medical facilities and scarcity of food.
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