Bakharwal

The Bakharwal dog, a Molosser, is a livestock guardian dog in Pir Panjal mountain range in Kashmir. The pastoralists of the nomadic tribes bred it to protect their belongings and to guard the herds. The Bakharwal is said to be one of the oldest breeds in the Himalayas.

The Kashmiri Sheepdog is deep-chested, muscular and agile. He has a straight back and deep shoulders. The body is long-legged with a powerful neck and large head. The coat of the breed is of medium length, with plenty of undercoat, in black and various shades of brown. Tricolor and piebald dogs also occur. Depending on the area, the size of the dog varies between 60 and 75 cm at the shoulder.

The bakhar whale is famous for its loyalty to its owners, its courage, but also its ferocity and with tireless activity it protects the belongings, but is also aggressive towards strangers and predators.