Gaddi dog Breed
Gaddi Breed Highlights
| Name | Gaddi |
| Other Names | Bhote Kukkur Himachal Dog Indian Gaddi Dog Gaddi Kutta Bhotiya Indian Sheepdog Himalayan Chamba Gaddi Bhotia Himalayan Mastiff Guard Dog Himalayan Sheepdog Himalayan Guard Dog Gaddi Gaddi Leopardhund HSD |
| Popularity Rank | 300 |
| Intelligent Rank | |
| Origin |  India |
| Group | Guard Dogs |
| Breed Type | Purebred |
Gaddi General Appearance
| Size | Large |
| Weight | Male: 90-110 pounds (41-50 kg) Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 100 pounds (45.5 kg) Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm) Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) |
Gaddi Hair and Care
| Coat | Dense |
| Colors | Black Light Brown Drak Brown Beige |
| Grooming | 4 Star out of 5 Advanced |
| Shedding Level | 4 Star out of 5 |
Gaddi Characteristics
| Temperament | Intelligent Territorial Gentle Calm |
| Intelligent Rank | 4 Star out of 5 Smart |
| Trainability | 5 Star out of 5 Very easy to train |
| Playfulness | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Sensitivity Level | 3 Star out of 5 |
| Affection Level | 3 Star out of 5 |
| Social Needs | 2 Star out of 5 |
| Barking | 2 Star out of 5 Low to Average |
| Watchdog Ability | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Territorial | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Biting Potential | Low |
| Mouthiness | 3 Star out of 5 |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | 2 Star out of 5 |
| Prey Drive | 2 Star out of 5 |
| Apartment Friendly | 2 Star out of 5 |
| Adaptability | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Fighting Dog | NO |
Gaddi Good With
| Stranger Friendly | 2 Star out of 5 |
| Child Friendly | 3 Star out of 5 |
| Cat Friendly | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Office Friendly | NO |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | 3 Star out of 5 |
| Pet Friendly | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Good For First Time Owners | YES |
| Service Dog | NO |
| Therapy Dog | NO |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog | NO |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) | NO |
| Boat Dog | NO |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog | YES |
Gaddi Health Factors
| Health Issues | 3 Star out of 5 |
| Health Problems | Bloat Arthritis Hip Dysplasia |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | NO |
| Energy Level | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Exercise Need | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Sleeping Need | 2 Star out of 5 |
| Weight Gain Potential | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather |
| Stinkiness | Medium |
| Drooling tendency | 4 Star out of 5 |
Gaddi Reproducibility
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days |
| How often can the Gaddi have a litter? | Once a year |
| Litter Size | 5-12 puppies |
Gaddi Summary
Also known as Indian Panther, Gaddi Kutta Dog breed is a strong and tough dog breed. With a large head and skull, straight back and deep chest and curved tail they have the beautiful dense coat. Gaddi Kutta is specialized for being strong enough to protect the cattle from larger predators like snow leopards. Nature has provided wooly thick undercoat and medium length outer coat to Gaddi Kutta. This helps them to live in harsh mountainous climate. Gaddi Kutta is actually easygoing calm and gentle dog breed towards their family and owners. They need daily stimulation of their bodies and mind and are much more active than the Tibetan Mastiff. Strong, Intelligent, Gentle, Calm, Territorial |
Gaddi History
Very fewer facts are known about the origin of the Gaddi Kutta but it’s believed that they have ancient history in the North Indian regions. They are said to be breed near to Tibetan Mastiff. Being found in Northern part of India Since they were definitely used by local northern Indian tribes as guard and herding dogs. They are master and being kept for protecting flock or cattle protector. |
