The Cypro Kukur or Kumaon Mastiff, is a molossar breed originally from India. In the beginning, the dog breed was only bred in the hills of Kumaon as a watch dog. Today, it is a rare find – even in it’s native lands.
History and Origin of the Kumaon Mastiff
Folklore through the years have suggested that the breed was brought to India by Alexander the Great and his soldiers when he invaded the area in 300 B.C. It’s believed that the dogs were created from ancestors domiciled throughout the Mediterranean area.
Appearance
The Kumaon Mastiff is a large breed of dog that features a well-boned body that is rather lean and muscular. They have strong necks and big powerful heads. Moreover, their coat is short and soft, always coming in a light or dark brindle pattern; the dogs can also have white markings in places. The dogs reach a height of about 28 inches and are thought to favor the Great Dane breed.
Temperament
Like many other mastiff type dogs, the Kumaon Mastiff can be aggressive and needs work from a young age. At any rate, when you find one, you will see that it makes an excellent guard and watchdog.
An Endangered Breed…
Something you may not realize is that this is an extremely rare dog breed. It’s been said that as few as 150 to 200 of the breed probably exist in India. Though, you may find higher numbers of these dogs in Europe, as many were taken there during the 19th century.
The Kumaon Mastiff History And Other Information
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