About Gaddi dog:
- The breed is named after the Gaddi shepherds of Himachal Pradesh and has been used by them to guard their flocks of sheep and goats from predators.
- Its ability to fight and fend off carnivores such as the Snow Leopard has also earned it the nickname of the ‘Indian Panther Hound’ or ‘Indian leopard Hound’.
- The breed is mainly found in the Himalayan region.
- It is the fourth indigenous canine after Rajapalayam and Chippiparai of Tamil Nadu and Mudhol Hound of Karnataka to be accorded the status.
- Appearance;
- They are predominately black with occasional white marking on the feet, tail, or trunk region.
- One of their main attributes is their massive, arched neck that protects them from predators.
- These dogs have harmonious build, medium stature, moderately long, robust muscular body,
Main benefit of Recognition: It will help in maintaining purity of this breed that is much in demand and conducive to the Himalayan region.
