Other names Indian Leopardhund Origin India | Scientific name Canis lupus familiaris | |
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Breed status Not recognized as a standardized breed by any major kennel club. Height Male: 56–79 cm, Female: 51–7 cm Weight Male: 40–45 kg, Female: 35–40 kg Temperament Gentle, Calm, Intelligent, Territorial Colors Yellow, Fawn, Brindle, Cream, Brown, Piebald Similar Himalayan Sheepdog, Bakharwal dog, Cumberland Sheepdog, Magellan sheep dog, New Zealand Heading | ||
Gaddi dog from punjab leonidas 2 years old
Gaddi Kutta is a mastiff-type mountain dog found in northern India, especially states in the western Himalayas region (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir). They are also called the Indian Panther Hound, as well as Mahidant Mastiff, the former pointing to the breed’s skills and the latter to its origins. Though initially bred for hunting purposes, the multi-talented Gaddi Kutta is widely used by local shepherds, mostly Gaddis (from the tribe of the same name) and are reputed to be strong enough to repulse attacks by snow leopards, and to have the intelligence to herd stray sheep and goats back to their pens.
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