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Indian Dog Breed
BAKHARWAL DOG
T
he Bakarwal Dog is a very ancient breed of Himalayan dogs that are
indigenous to the higher altitudes of the Jammu and Kashmir state of
India. Very interestingly, these dogs are vegetarian, and avoid eating fl esh. Th e
Bakharwals have double coat, with the outer coat being average or long. Th ey
have a stout, sturdy stature, strong legs and a bushy tail. Th e head is large with
bright, round eyes, hanging ears and a broad muzzle. Th ese are also known
as the Pahadi Kutta because of their predominance in the mountain regions.
KUMAON MASTIFF
K
umaon Mastiff also known as Indian Mastiff is a working breed of
dog from Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state. Indian or Kumaon
Mastiff is a large breed dog with powerful head and a strong neck and
great guarding ability. It is also known by the name of Cypro Kukkur.
Th ey are aggressive molosser dogs and need high amount of training.
PANDIKONA
P
andikona are hunting dogs found in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh and Madhya
Pradesh state. Th e Pandikona are used for guarding,Hunting and very faithful and good
with children. It is a type of Sighthound which is adaptive to harsh climatic conditions of the
state it is mainly bred in.
GADDI KUTTA
G
addi Kutta is a mountain dog found in Himalayas region of northern India,especially in
three Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh,Uttarakhand, and Kashmir. It is a mastiff
type dog, heft y in its appearance and with a lifespan of about ten years. Gaddi Kutta are also
called as Indian Panther Hound,used by local shepherds to repulse Snow leopard attacks.
MUDHOL HOUND
M
udhol Hound breed of dogs are used for hunting and guarding in and
around Mudhol town of Karnataka. It is a type of Sighthound bred in a
feathered type as well. Th is feathered type of Mudhol Hound is known as Pashmi.
Th e Mudhol Hound breed is also known as Caravan Hound and In the villages it is
known as the Karwani.
Th ere are so many dogs that we have ignored till now. If you are a dog lover, spread
more and more knowledge about the Indian breeds as well and do not let them become
extinct species.
*Certifi ed Professional Dog Trainer (USA),
Founder at K9 Academy, Ahemadabad
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Creature Companion | April 2019 • Vol. XII • Issue 4 • Noida