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Early Middle Ages landscape

Himalayan Sheepdog

Also known as Bhote Kukur, Gaddi Kutta, Bhotia, Himalayan Mastiff.

Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, France

Himalayan Sheepdog at a glance

Origin
Himalayas, Nepal, India
Appeared
1000 to 1900 (uncertain)
Family
Mediterranean
Type
Livestock guardian
Size
Large
Life span
10 to 12 years
Recognised by
No major club
Status
Living

The name. Named for the Himalayas; Bhote Kukur is Nepali for "Tibetan dog".

Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · Italy

Family and relatives

Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · Iceland

Place in time

The Himalayan Sheepdog appears 1000 to 1900 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Himalayan Sheepdog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.