Indie / Indian Pariah Breed
- Origin: All over India (native street dog)
- Height: 18β25 inches | Weight: 15β30 kg
- Traits: Alert, loyal, intelligent, easy to train
Highlights:
- Low maintenance and highly adaptable
- Naturally resistant to many diseases
- Excellent as guard and companion dogs
Rajapalayam
- Origin: Tamil Nadu (Rajapalayam town)
- Height: 25β30 inches | Weight: 25β35 kg
- Traits: Fiercely loyal, reserved, protective
Highlights: - Milky white coat and pink nose
- Used historically as a royal guard dog
- Best suited for experienced handlers
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Chippiparai
- Origin: Tamil Nadu
- Height: 25β28 inches | Weight: 15β20 kg
- Traits: Intelligent, agile, independent
- Highlights:
- Resembles a Greyhound
- Known for speed and hunting ability
- Loyal
and low maintenance
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Kombai (Combai)
- Origin: Tamil Nadu
- Height: 23β26 inches | Weight: 25β30 kg
- Traits: Brave, strong-willed, protective
Highlights:
- Excellent guard dog
- Rich red/brown coat
- Needs proper training and space
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Mudhol Hound / Caravan Hound
- Origin: Karnataka and Maharashtra
- Height: 25β28 inches | Weight: 20β27 kg
- Traits: Elegant, loyal, alert
Highlights:
- Used by the Indian army
- Tall and lean with great stamina
- Requires regular exercise
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Rampur Greyhound
- Origin: Uttar Pradesh (Rampur region)
- Height: 24β30 inches | Weight: 27β30 kg
- Traits: Powerful, calm, obedient Highlights:
- Known for hunting and guarding
- Similar to Greyhounds but more robust
- Needs open space and training
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Bakharwal Dog
- Origin: Jammu & Kashmir
- Height: 24β30 inches | Weight: 30β40 kg
- Traits: Fearless, loyal, protective
Highlights:
- Traditionally used by nomads as flock guardians
- Thick coat for cold climates
- Not suitable for hot urban areas
Gaddi Kutta (Indian Leopard Hound)
- Origin: Himachal Pradesh
- Height: 25β30 inches | Weight: 30β45 kg
- Traits: Strong, courageous, loyal
Highlights:
- Mountain dog, used to guard sheep
- Powerful and independent
- Thrives in hilly regions
Why Choose an Indian Breed?
- Naturally resistant to many tropical diseases
- Well adapted to the Indian climate
- Require less grooming and medical care
Often more affordable than foreign breeds