The Bakharwal Dog is an ancient working breed of dog found in the Pir Panjal mountain range of the Kashmir Himalayas, where it has been bred for many centuries by the Guijar nomadic tribes as a livestock guardian dog and settlement protector. A recent study says that this species of dog is in danger.
They have been trained to be shield dogs for the tribe as well as specifically for cattle. The Bakharwal dog is known to be a very muscular and well structured dog. It is tall and powerful. One of the most recognizable features of the dog is its fluffy and rough coat. The dog has powerful solid shoulders having a powerful neck and head.