Baan Gaddi dog Breed

Baan Gaddi Dog is a rare breed of dog with its origin in India. It belongs to the family of Guard Dogs. The general appearance of this breed is comparatively large with a dense coat that provide them heavy appearance, which is helpful for them in surviving in the extreme weather conditions in cold regions and mountains. Their physical features like large head and heavy body, make them ideal for guarding and protection purpose.

The Himalayan Baan Gaddi Dog is very closely related to the irish wolfhounds. The breed’s double coat is typically harsh and thick and they are usually grey , grey and black , black and tan  they have drooped ears

Himalayan Baan Gaddi dogs known to be one of the most intelligent dogs, with quick learning and training abilities. Apart from the strangers, this breed of dog is comparatively gentle & calm with their owners and knowns. They require less sleep and are more active and playful on contrary to their heavy body.

The Himalayan Baan Gaddi Dog, known locally by various names including the Baan Dog, Bangara or Baan Gaddi kutta, and sometimes called the Himalayan sheepdog, is a breed of livestock guardian dog from the Himalayas, covering India & Nepal.

The breed is primarily used as a livestock guardian, protecting flocks of yak and sheep from various predators, and as a property guard, unusually for a livestock guardian the breed is also used to assist with herding.

Baan Gaddi Dog is also used to assist in hunting. In 2005 the Himalayan Sheepdog was one of four Indian dog breeds featured on a set of postage stamps released by the Indian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to celebrate the country’s canine heritage.