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Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bhote Kukkur or Caucasian Mountain Dog or Bulli? Find the right dog for you

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Name Gaddi Kutta Caucasian Ovcharka Kumaon Mastiff
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bhote Kukkur
Bhotia
Bhotiya
Gaddi
Gaddi Kutta
Gaddi Leopardhund
Himachal Pradesh
Himalayan Chamba Gaddi
Himalayan Guard Dog
Himalayan Mastiff Guard Dog
Indian Gaddi Dog
Indian Sheepdog
Himalayan Sheepdog
Caucasian Mountain Dog
Caucasian Sheepdog
Kaukasische Schaferhund
Kawkasky Owtscharka
Caucasian Ovcharka
Bulli
Indian Mastiff
Cypro Kukur
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
Large
Giant
Giant Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Caucasian Ovcharka? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff weight comparison:
Male: 90-110 pounds (41-50 kg), Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg) 99-154 pounds (45-70 kg) 150-180 pounds (67.5-81 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 100 pounds (45.5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg) 126.5 pounds (57.5 kg) 165 pounds (74 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff height comparison:
Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) 25-28 inches (64-72 cm) 21-26 inches (53-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) 26.5 inches (68 cm) 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Which is more expensive?
$300-$400 $1500-$2500 $1000-$2500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
Average: The Gaddi Kutta is a commonly available dog breed.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Average: The Kumaon Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.

Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff intelligence:
Smart: The Gaddi Kutta dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff trainability comparison.
Gaddi Kutta dogs are very easy to train.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train.
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Kumaon Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
Gaddi Kutta dogs are average watchdogs.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Kumaon Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Gaddi Kutta dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Kumaon Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Territorial
Gentle
Calm
Alert
Powerful
Dominant
Quick
Calm
Protective
Loyal
Aggressive
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Gaddi Kutta dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Kumaon Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff?
Average: Gaddi Kutta dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Kumaon Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff social needs comparison:
Gaddi Kutta dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Kumaon Mastiff dogs are known to be antisocial.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Gaddi Kutta dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Kumaon Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Gaddi Kutta dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs 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.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff playfulness comparison:
The Gaddi Kutta is a playful breed.
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The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed.
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Kumaon Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff?
Low to Average: The Gaddi Kutta rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed.
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Low: The Kumaon Mastiff barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
It is not recommended to keep the Gaddi Kutta breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Caucasian Ovcharka indoors.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Kumaon Mastiff indoors.

Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Gaddi Kutta dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
Gaddi Kutta dogs handle alone time quite well.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.

Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Gaddi Kutta bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Caucasian Ovcharka bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Kumaon Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Gaddi Kutta has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Caucasian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Kumaon Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff mouthiness comparison:
Gaddi Kutta dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Kumaon Mastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff?
The Gaddi Kutta is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Caucasian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Kumaon Mastiff is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Arthritis
Joint Dysplasia No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Gaddi Kutta should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Caucasian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Kumaon Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Gaddi Kutta, Caucasian Ovcharka and Kumaon Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Gaddi Kutta: 9 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Kumaon Mastiff: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Caucasian Ovcharka can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff energy level comparison:
Gaddi Kutta dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs are low-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Gaddi Kutta dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Caucasian Ovcharka dogs exercise need is minimal.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
Gaddi Kutta dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Caucasian Ovcharka dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs need a lot of sleep.

Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Gaddi Kutta's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Caucasian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Kumaon Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff coat comparison:
Dense Dense
Thick
Double
Soft
Colors
What are the original Gaddi Kutta, Caucasian Ovcharka and Kumaon Mastiff color?
Black
Beige
Light Brown
Black
Gray
Cream
White
Silver
Yellow
Black
White
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Gaddi Kutta requires a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Caucasian Ovcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Kumaon Mastiff requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or {name3 shedding:
Gaddi Kutta dogs shed above average.
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Caucasian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately.
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Kumaon Mastiff dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff?

Medium

The Gaddi Kutta has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Caucasian Ovcharka has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Kumaon Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Gaddi Kutta drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Caucasian Ovcharka drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Kumaon Mastiff drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Gaddi Kutta dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?
Gaddi Kutta dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
Gaddi Kutta dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
Gaddi Kutta dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff?
Gaddi Kutta dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Kumaon Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff?
Yes
Gaddi Kutta dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Kumaon Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Gaddi Kutta is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Caucasian Ovcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Kumaon Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Gaddi Kuttas are commonly okay with elderly people.
Caucasian Ovcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Kumaon Mastiffs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Gaddi Kutta or Caucasian Ovcharka or Kumaon Mastiff? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff?

Not really

Gaddi Kutta breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Caucasian Ovcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Kumaon Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Gaddi Kutta and Caucasian Ovcharka and Kumaon Mastiff have?
5-12 puppies 5-10 puppies 2-5 puppies

Gaddi Kutta vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs Kumaon Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
Foundation Stock Service
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