By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | May 23, 2025
Found all across India, this naturally evolved breed is known for its high intelligence, alertness, & adaptability for local climates & conditions.
Native to the town of Rajapalayam, this elegant white-coated dog is known for loyalty and agility. Once a royal hunting companion in South India.
Also called the Caravan Hound, this sleek dog from Mudhol is known for its speed, stamina, and exceptional hunting skills.
From Kombai, this muscular breed is known for courage and loyalty, traditionally used for guarding and hunting in South India.
From Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district, this slender sighthound was favored by royals for its grace, hunting skills, loyalty, and low maintenance.
Found in Tirunelveli and Virudhunagar districts, the Kanni is agile, affectionate, and loyal—perfect for single-owner homes.
Bred in Rampur, this strong, swift hound blends Afghan and Greyhound traits, perfect for guarding and companionship.
This thick-coated mountain dog from Himachal Pradesh and the nearby Himalayas is known for guarding livestock and fearlessness against predators.
Popular in urban India since the 1980s, the Indian Spitz is smart, lively, and perfect for apartments, often mistaken for a Pomeranian.
Native to Punjab & Sindh, the Bully Kutta is a giant guardian known for strength, loyalty & courage, making a devoted family protector with training.
Known as the Himalayan Sheepdog, this brave breed from Ladakh and Nepal guards homes and livestock, famed for its role in the Kargil War.
Linked to the Kaikadi tribe, this slender, alert breed excels in hunting, wary of strangers, and perfect for rural life in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Bred for blood sports, the Gull Terrier from Punjab is now a loyal, protective, strong-willed, and highly vigilant family dog.