Shakhi
Shakhi reside in the northern part of Kulachi City, district Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. Shakhi is a clan of Gandapur tribe. The Shakhis live in Mohallah Shakhi inside Shakhi Gate. Shakhi Gate is of one of famous six gates of Kulachi City, located at the northern side of the city. It was named after the Shakhi tribe residing inside the Shakhi Gate. Shakhis are basically considered as brothers or cousins of Gandapur but with the passage of time they adopted and recognized themselves as Gandapur. They belong to Dray Plara. Dray Plara consists of Shakhi, Mareerha, and Hamarh. The Shakhi of Kulachi may not be confused with the Shakhi of sub cast Betani tribe which have entirely different identify. Although majority of Shakhi live in Mohallah Shakhi, Kulachi City, which is their homeland but they are also scattered in different cities in Pakistan including Dera Ismail Khan, Peshawar, Zhob, etc.
| Life Span | 10-14 years |
| Weight | 10-30 kg |
What to Know Before Buying a Shakhi
Finding a responsible Shakhi breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells dogs commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.
Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Shakhi. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.
Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Shakhis appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.
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