Deep-dive guides to India’s native dog breeds — history, temperament, care and why a desi dog deserves a place in your home. Adopt, don’t shop.
The Bakharwal, Kashmir’s ancient Himalayan livestock-guardian: its Bakarwal-shepherd origins, real temperament, the Army’s high-altitude interest, why it’s critically endangered, and how to care for one.
Bakharwal Dog: Kashmir’s Endangered Himalayan Guardian Read More »
The Pandikona, Andhra Pradesh’s rare native hunting and guarding dog: its Kurnool origins, real temperament, the misleading “Indian Doberman” tag, why it’s going extinct, and how to care for one.
Pandikona: Andhra Pradesh’s Vanishing Hunting Dog Read More »
The Bully Kutta or Indian Mastiff, explained honestly: its Mughal war-dog history, real size and temperament, the dogfighting truth, 2026 ban laws, price in India, and why adoption beats the breeder.
Bully Kutta (Indian Mastiff): History, Truth and the Dog Behind the Myth Read More »
The Gaddi Kutta is Himachal’s black, leopard-fighting livestock guardian and India’s newest ICAR-NBAGR dog breed. Size, temperament, care, and why to adopt, not shop.
The Gaddi dog: India’s leopard-fighting mountain guardian Read More »
Medically reviewed by Dr. Catherine Nicolaou, DVM. The old royal houses of southern Tamil Nadu hunted with a dog you have probably never seen: a lean, silver-grey hound
Chippiparai Dog: Tamil Nadu’s Silver Sighthound of Kings Read More »
Medically reviewed by Dr. Catherine Nicolaou, DVM. In parts of southern Tamil Nadu, a bride once left her parents’ home with an unusual gift in tow: a tall,
Kanni dog: the black-and-tan hound given to Tamil brides Read More »
Medically reviewed by Dr. Catherine Nicolaou, DVM. Quick answer: The Rampur Greyhound is a tall Indian sighthound bred by the Nawabs of Rampur to hunt jackal and even
Rampur Greyhound: the Nawab’s tiger-hunting sighthound Read More »
Medically reviewed by Dr. Catherine Nicolaou, DVM. Quick answer: The Kombai is a native South Indian guard and boar-hunting dog from Tamil Nadu, red-brown with a black mask,
Kombai dog: the red war hound of Tamil Nadu Read More »
Medically reviewed by Dr. Catherine Nicolaou, DVM. Two of the dogs in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security ring are not German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois. They are Mudhol
Mudhol Hound: the desi sighthound that guards the Prime Minister Read More »
Medically reviewed by Dr. Catherine Nicolaou, DVM. If you grew up in India in the nineties, your first dog was probably white, fluffy, fox-faced and answered to a
Indian Spitz: the little white dog that raised a generation Read More »
Medically reviewed by Dr. Catherine Nicolaou, DVM. On a moonless night in the Tamil Nadu countryside, the first thing you notice is the silence. Then a flash of
Rajapalayam dog: the loyal ghost hound of Tamil Nadu Read More »
Medically reviewed by Dr. Catherine Nicolaou, DVM. Short answer: Yes, an indie dog (the Indian pariah, India’s native desi dog) is the best choice for most Indian homes.
Indian Pariah Dog (Indie Dog): Are They Good Pets? Read More »
Meet the Bhotia dog (Bhutia / Himalayan Sheepdog), India’s Himalayan Mastiff: its many names, key facts, how it differs from the Tibetan Mastiff, and how to care for one.
Bhutia Dog (Bhotia): The Himalayan Sheepdog People Mistake for a Tibetan Mastiff Read More »
