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Name	Bakharwal Dog	Tornjak
Origins	India	Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	433	240
Reviews	1	1
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Other Names	Bakerwali Shepherd Dog, Bakarwal, Kashmir Mastiff, Kashmir Sheepdog, Bakarwal Mastiff, Kashmiri Bakarwal Dog, Gujjar Wathdog, Gujjar Dog	Bosnian Shepherd Dog, Croatian Mountain Dog, Bosnian and Herzegovinian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set
Price	$1000-$1200	$600-$800

General Appearance - Bakharwal Dog vs Tornjak

Size	Large	Large
Weight	80-130 pounds (36-59 kg)	Male: 77-110 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 62-88 pounds (28–40 kg)
Avg. Weight	105 pounds (47.5 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 75 pounds (28–40 kg)
Height	24-29.5 inches (60-75 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (65-70 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-65 cm)
Avg. Height	27 inches (69 cm)	Male: 26 inches (67.5 cm), Female: 24 inches (62.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Bakharwal Dog vs Tornjak

Coat	Dense Double Straight	Silky
Colors	Tan Piebald Black	White Piebald Brown Red Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Bakharwal Dog requires a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Tornjak requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Bakharwal Dogs shed moderately.	Tornjaks shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bakharwal Dog vs Tornjak

Temperament	Independent Loyal Protective Affectionate Aggressive	Alert Peaceful Steady Calm Persistent Vigilant
Intelligent Rank	Average: Bakharwal Dog's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Tornjak's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Bakharwal Dogs are quite easy to train.	Tornjaks are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bakharwal Dog is a playful breed.	Tornjaks, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Bakharwal Dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Tornjaks have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Bakharwal Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Tornjaks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bakharwal Dogs are kinda antisocial.	Tornjaks need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Bakharwal Dog rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Tornjak rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Bakharwal Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Tornjaks are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Bakharwal Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Tornjaks are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Bakharwal Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Tornjak has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bakharwal Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Tornjaks have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bakharwal Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Tornjaks have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Bakharwal Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Tornjaks have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Tornjaks are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bakharwal Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Tornjaks adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bakharwal Dogs handle alone time quite well.	Tornjaks tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Bakharwal Dog vs Tornjak

Stranger Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Tornjaks are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Tornjaks are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Tornjaks are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Tornjaks are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bakharwal Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tornjak is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Tornjaks are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Tornjaks are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Bakharwal Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tornjaks are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Bakharwal Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Tornjak breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bakharwal Dog vs Tornjak

Health Issues	Bakharwal Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	Tornjaks tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bloat Cryptorchidism Hip Dysplasia Obesity Patellar Luxation	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Bloat Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Obesity Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Bakharwal Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Tornjaks have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Bakharwal Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Tornjaks have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bakharwal Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Tornjaks sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Tornjak can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Bakharwal Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Tornjak has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bakharwal Dog is an average drooler.	The Tornjak drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Bakharwal Dog vs Tornjak

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-3 puppies	4-7 puppies
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