You will find several types of Indian dog breeds in both small villages and prominent cities in India. You will also find them in various sizes. Some of the Indian dog breeds, such as Pariah Dog, are very popular worldwide. And it is cheap to own most of these dog breeds. Continue reading to discover the different types of Indian dog breeds:

1. Rajapalayam Dog

They are hound dogs and heavier boned dogs. They have a fine and thin coat. They are beautiful and graceful dogs. The puppies are deaf, and they are born with white or blue eyes. These dogs can suffer mange. They have a lifespan of 10 to 12 years and weigh between 32 to 40 kgs.

2. Indian Pariah Dog

They are square medium-sized and one of the best dog breeds found in India. These dogs’ fur is double, meaning they have a soft undercoat and a coarse upper coat. They have a short trot, short hair, and dark brown eyes. Their tail is curled and held high. They are tough and healthy Indian dog breeds. They have a lifespan of 10 to 13 years. And they weigh between 15 to 30 kgs.

3. Pandikona

These medium-sized dogs are hunting dogs. They require less to no care. They are very aggressive so that they can defend livestock, property, and homes. They can fight with other dogs due to their territorial nature. They get along with young children. They have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. And they weigh between 35 to 45 kgs.

4. Mudhol Hound

Mudhol Hound have a long and narrow head, clean, muscular, long neck, straight and long forelegs, strong and deep chest, and long, broad, and muscular back. The coat of some of these dogs is completely smooth. And the coat of other dogs contains silky featherings. They have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years and weigh between 22 to 28 kgs.

5. Mahratta Greyhound

They are the rare types of Indian dog breeds. They come in dark blue and bronze colors. They are strong-backed, deep-seated, well-muscled, and compact dogs. They have a short coat. They are energetic dogs. That is why they can hunt small games. They have a lifespan of 10 to 14 years and weigh between 27 to 30 kgs.

6. Kumaon Mastiff

They are very strong Indian dog breeds. They have well-boned, muscular, and fairly lean bodies. They have a strong neck and a big strong head. The coat of these dogs is short and soft. They are aggressive dogs and look like old Great Danes. They can protect against intruders. Their lifespan is 10 to 12 years and weigh between 67 to 81 kgs.

7. Kanni Dog

They are medium size dogs. The eyes of these dogs are golden in color. They have a black nose and strong jaws. They have flat and medium-size ears and a slightly curved tail. They are shy dogs, but they can defend their family. This breed of dogs is easy to train. And they are extremely loyal. They have a lifespan of 14 to 16 years and weigh between 16 to 22 kgs.

8. Kaikadi Dog

They are the terrier dog breed. They watch over herds because of their nomadic life. They are great watchdogs. They are also great hunters so that they can hunt vermin and hare. They come in black, white, and tan colors. They have long, thin legs and a long and tapering tail. They have a lifespan of 10 to 14 years and weigh between 16 to 18 kgs.

9. Jonangi

They have very short, smooth hair. People use them as herding dogs and hunting dogs. They are speedy dogs and can travel long distances. However, they are known for digging, so they can dig your yard. They have a lifespan of 10 to 14 years, and they weigh between 25 to 29 kgs.

10. Indian Spitz

They are small dogs. They have a medium tail, a soft neck, white, bluish, greenish eyes, fox-like ears, and a pure white double coat. It is hard to groom these dogs because of their thick hair. These dogs’ heads look big and cute because their legs are a little shorter than their bodies. They have a lifespan of 10 to 14 years and weigh between 6 to 20 kgs.

11. Gull Terrier

They are watchdogs. These dogs are very aggressive. They are good at protecting their family. They are ready to give their lives to defend their human family. They get along with children very well. However, they can get aggressive with intruders. They are very agile and have a lifespan of 10 to 14 years, weighing between 25 to 29 kgs.

12. Gaddi Kutta

They are mastiff-type mountain dogs. They were grown for hunting purposes. However, local shepherds use them as herd dogs. They are strong dogs. That is why they are known to repel snow leopard attacks. The herd dogs are shorter and lighter. They are intelligent dogs. They have a lifespan of 8 to 15 years and weigh between 35 to 45 kgs.

14. Kombai

They are tough and loyal dogs. They are also powerful and intelligent. They mostly come in black color. As the dog gets older, the color gets brown. They can keep themselves fit, so they are rarely overweight. They have short hair, so they shed less. They have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years and weigh between 25 to 20 kgs.

15. Chippiparai

They come in black and sand variants and black and tan colors. They were kept as hunting dogs, especially to hunt hare, deer, and wild boar. They are also great guardian dogs. They have very close short fur. It is easy to groom them because of their short coat. They have a lifespan of 13 to 14 years and weigh between 15 to 20 kgs.