Oct 26, 2024, 07:23 PM IST

7 dog breeds that are found only in India

Pavan Naidu

Indian Pariah Dog: A healthy and hardy breed that has evolved along with humans and has had little outside influence on its breeding.

Mudhol Hound: Also known as Caravan Hounds, these dogs are popular in Karnataka and are good hunters and guard dogs.

Chippiparai: Also known as Kanni, this breed was bred in Tamil Nadu to hunt small game and is considered a symbol of royalty.

Gaddi Kutta: Known as Himachali hounds or mastiffs,, these large and fluffy dogs are native to the western Himalayas and parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Bully Kutta: Bully Kutta is a large, muscular dog breed that originated in the Indian subcontinent.

Jonangi: A fighting dog, guard dog, and hunting dog from southern India.

Bakharwal: This large, sturdy, and fearless dog breed is native to Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

This information is not DNA’s opinion but obtained from media reports.