All you need to know about the India street 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 In fact, historical references show that the Indian Pariah dog has been present in the country since the Neolithic times.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 feature 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.