Temperament & Training
Reading Your Desi Dog’s Body Language
How to read Indian pariah dog body language: ears, tail, whale eye, yawning and lip licking, plus how desi and street dogs show fear, and when to give space.
A field guide to India’s native dog
The loyal, clever dog India made its own.
Breed notes, care guides, training advice and adoption stories about the Indian Pariah Dog — written for the people who share their homes (and sofas) with one.
“India’s own dogs have been loyal, clever and full of joy for thousands of years. Our joy is getting to know them better — and helping more of them find a loving home.”
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What Is an Indian Pariah Dog? A Beginner's Guide to the INDog
The Indian Pariah Dog (INDog) explained: an ancient native landrace, not a mix. Its looks, size, temperament, and whether it suits your home.
History & Culture
The Ancient History of the Indian Pariah Dog
The Indian pariah dog isn't a stray without a past. Rock art, Harappan ruins and colonial records tell a much older story.
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Health & Care
Vaccination and Deworming Schedule for Desi Puppies
Puppy vaccination schedule for India: when desi and street-born puppies start DHPPi/DHPPiL, anti-rabies and deworming, and where the guidelines disagree.
Breed Comparisons
INDog vs Labrador: Which Suits a Hot-Climate Home?
Indian Pariah Dog (INDog) vs Labrador Retriever: how they compare on Indian-climate suitability, health, lifespan, temperament and cost of raising each.
Adoption Stories
Jalebi's Long Way Home: From a Punjab Street to a Melbourne Sofa
What it costs to adopt a street dog from India and move her to Australia: one real case, with the route, timeline and US$15,000 total behind Jalebi's move from Patiala to Melbourne.