| Himalayan Sheepdog |
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A Himalayan Sheepdog |
| Other names | Bhote Kukur, Himalayan Mastiff |
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| Common nicknames | Bhotia |
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| Origin | India and Nepal |
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| Height |
Typically 51–75 cm (20–30 in), can be up to 76 cm (30 in) |
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| Weight |
30–45 kg (66–99 lb) |
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| Coat |
Long, thick and harsh double coat |
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| Colour |
Black and tan or solid black, some white markings on the extremities |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Himalayan Sheepdog, (Nepali: भोटे कुकुर) known locally by various names including the Bhotia,Bhote Kukur, Bangara and sometimes called the Himalayan Mastiff, is a breed of livestock guardian dog from the Himalayas of India and Pakistan