Pure Baan Gaddi Dogs | India’s Rarest Mountain Dog Breed

One of India's most ancient and endangered breeds—the Ban Gaddi (also known as the Habsu Dog, Himalayan Sheepdog, Tibetan Kai Apso, and Apso Do-khai)—is found in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Tibet. Purpose: Bred for centuries to guard livestock and shepherds against wolves, snow leopards, and leopards across extreme Himalayan terrain. Also used for herding cattle through high-altitude mountains and deep ravines. Key traits: Survives in sub-zero temperatures · Thick double coat · Distinctive bearded muzzle · Deeply intelligent and self-reliant · Fiercely loyal, wary of strangers · Closely related to the Tibetan Mastiff by DNA. Instagram:   / bhayithu   Facebook:   / bhayithu   Business Email: [email protected] #dogtraining #dogfood #bhayithu