Hallikar

[1] It is commonly found in the traditional Hallikar belt of Mysore, Mandya, Kolar, Hassan, Banglore rural and Tumkur districts of South Karnataka.

[2][3] Hallikur bred from stud bulls in the Ramanagara, Magadi, and Kanakapura districts, are said to possess the original breed characteristics.

DODDI = Hallikars are still domesticated in hundreds in villages around forests in Karnataka,Tamil nadu borders.

It is one of the two breeds, along with Amrit Mahal, which have received the royal patronage and care from the erstwhile Maharajas of Mysore State through conservation and development.

[6] The Department of Posts, Government of India commemorated the breed by releasing a postage stamp in its name in 2000.