Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceHimalayan Sheepdog at a glance
- Origin
- Himalayas, Nepal, 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. Named for the Himalayas; Bhote Kukur is Nepali for "Tibetan dog".
Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Sister breeds
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Afghan Hound, Japanese Chin, Kangal Shepherd Dog, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Samoyed
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace in time
The Himalayan Sheepdog appears 1000 to 1900 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Himalayan Sheepdog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
