Indian Pariah Dog (INDog) Dog Breed Information
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13 to 14 years
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Economical *
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Easy to get
Introduction
It may come as a surprise to some but these are few of the only pure breeds that originate in India. There has been no human intervention in their breeding process, through any kind of selective breeding.
These homebred or the pure village dogs do need much maintenance and make adorable family pets if you socialize them early. You do not have to look any further to get one home, you can adopt one of the numerous puppies available around you in the streets or from the shelter and just give them a cosy home. Urbanisation has given rise to a lot of inter breeding, leading to the rise of many street dogs that you can see around you. Not all of the street dogs that you may see can be called Indian Pariah Dogs.
These dogs have a cautious temperament. These pure breds can adapt to any Indian weather, so you would not need to think much to bring them home. They are docile with the whole family and friendly with the kids though early socialization is the way to go with these naturally purebreds. One of the biggest advantages of this dog is that they are healthy and hardy breed.
The Indian dog or the Indian Pariah dog is called by different names; they are called the pye dog, pie dog or the pi dog. These are naturally selected breed in the Indian sub-continent. They are also referred to as INDog by many dog experts and enthusiasts alike. Whatever name they are called, they are one of the oldest and the smartest breed to belong to the Indian soil.
History
The origin of this breed is shrouded in history; no one knows as to when this breed came into existence, they have been always present in Indian villages and cities since time immemorial. In fact, historical references show that the Indian Pariah dog has been present in the country since the Neolithic times. No one knows for certain as to when did the domestication of dogs started there has been a growing debate between Asia and China.
They have been a part of numerous mythology stories and they have been a part of various folk tales as well. Each one of us has been told a story featuring this breed in our childhood. So we do not think that you would be new to this dog breeds but we help you to clear a lot of inhibitions that are associated with them.
Unique Aspects
The Indian Pariah dog as we discussed earlier has been present in the sub-continent for a long time. This has helped them to be one of the most adaptable dogs. These dogs have bred through natural selection and without any human intervention. This gives them a distinct features and all this without any human intervention.
The Pariah dogs is one of the healthiest breeds around they are not prone to any specific medical conditions. So getting this breed will keep the vet bills to the minimum as they will be free of all allergies and most skin issues that some pedigree dogs are prone to.
Fun Trivia
The Indian Pariah has been a part of a plethora of movies and television soaps. There has been a regular feature in Bollywood.
Movie Character
As we discussed earlier there has been numerous movies with these dogs, there have various been shots where they have made brief appearance. Though here is a list of movies that feature them substantially. This includes Rani Mukherjee starrer Aiyya and Chillar Party. We will be updating this section as soon as we can find more.
Celebrity owners
The Indian Pariah dog has found admirers amongst celebrities as well. Tushar Kapoor and Abhay Doel are proud owners of this breed.
Vital Stats:
Dog Breed Group: Hound Dogs
Height: 18-25 Inches
Weight: 15-30 Kg
Life Span: 13 to 14 years
Pros
- Easily adaptable in Indian weather
- Easy to train
- Grooming is a breeze
