The Himalayan sheepdog, known locally by various names including the Bhotia, Bangara or Gaddi kutta, and sometimes called the Himalayan mastiff, is a breed of livestock guardian dog from the Himalayas, covering India & Nepal. The Himalayan Sheepdog is found in the Himalayan foothills from Eastern Nepal to Kashmir. The breed is primarily used as a livestock guardian, protecting flocks of yak and sheep from various predators, and as a property guard, unusually for a livestock guardian the breed is also used to assist with herding. Himalayan Sheepdog is also used to assist in hunting

The Himalayan Sheepdog is very closely related to the slightly larger Tibetan mastiff.The breed's double coat is typically harsh and thick and they are usually black and tan or solid black with some white markings on their toes, chest and neck, they have small drooped ears and heavily plumed tail that is curled over their back.

Height: Typically 51–66 cm (20–26 in), can be up to 76 cm (30 in)
Weight: 23–41 kg (51–90 lb)
Colour: Black & tan or solid black, some white markings extremities
Life: span 10–11 years