Bakharwal dog
| Other names | Bakerwali Shepherd Dog |
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| Origin | India |
| Breed status | Not recognized as a standardized breed by any major kennel club. |
| Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) | |
The Bakharwal Dog is an ancient working breed of dog found in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India, where it has been bred for many centuries by the Bakarwal and Gujjar nomadic tribes as a livestock guardian dog and settlement protector. A recent study says that this species is on verge of extinction.[1]
References
- ↑ Bukhari, Shujaat (November 16, 2011). "Fear of Bakerwali dog going extinct". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
Dogs originating in India | ||
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