Bhutiya Dogs: Guardians of the Himalayas

Bhutiya dogs can survive in temperatures that would kill most other breeds. These ancient Himalayan

guardians were bred by Tibetan nomads to protect livestock at altitudes where oxygen is scarce

and winters are brutal. Their double coat is so effective that they actually

overheat in normal climates. While most dogs struggle above 10,000 feet,

Bhutiya dogs thrive at 15,000 feet where the air is thin and nights drop below freezing.

They're basically the snow leopards of the dog world.