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Early Middle Ages landscape

Bakharwal

Also known as Bakharwal Dog, Kashmir Sheepdog, Gujjar Watchdog.

Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, France

Bakharwal at a glance

Origin
Jammu & Kashmir, India
Appeared
1000 to 1900 (uncertain)
Family
Mediterranean
Type
Livestock guardian
Size
Large
Life span
10 to 12 years
Recognised by
No major club
Status
Living

The name. From the Bakarwal nomadic herders of the Pir Panjal ranges.

Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · Italy

Family and relatives

Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · Iceland

Place in time

The Bakharwal appears 1000 to 1900 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Bakharwal is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.