Indian pariah dog Breed
Indian pariah Breed Highlights
| Name | Indian pariah |
| Other Names | INDog Indian Pariah Dog Indian Street Dog Native Indian Dog Pye Dog Pie Dog Pi Dog |
| Popularity Rank | 388 |
| Intelligent Rank | |
| Origin |  India |
| Group | Companion Dogs |
| Breed Type | Purebred |
Indian pariah General Appearance
| Size | Medium |
| Weight | Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg) Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 40 pounds (18 kg) Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) |
| Height | Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm) Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 24 inches (57 cm) Female: 22 inches (56 cm) |
Indian pariah Hair and Care
| Coat | Smooth Double |
| Colors | Various combinations All colors |
| Grooming | 2 Star out of 5 Easy to groom |
| Shedding Level | 2 Star out of 5 |
Indian pariah Characteristics
| Temperament | Gentle Loyal Cheerful Going Responsive Alert Friendly Intelligent Energetic Affectionate Playful Loving Social Cautious Docile |
| Intelligent Rank | 4 Star out of 5 Smart |
| Trainability | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Playfulness | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Sensitivity Level | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Affection Level | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Social Needs | 3 Star out of 5 |
| Barking | 4 Star out of 5 Average to high |
| Watchdog Ability | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Territorial | 3 Star out of 5 |
| Biting Potential | Low |
| Mouthiness | 2 Star out of 5 |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Prey Drive | 2 Star out of 5 |
| Apartment Friendly | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Adaptability | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | 3 Star out of 5 |
| Fighting Dog | NO |
Indian pariah Good With
| Stranger Friendly | 2 Star out of 5 |
| Child Friendly | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Cat Friendly | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Office Friendly | NO |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Pet Friendly | 4 Star out of 5 |
| Good For First Time Owners | YES |
| Service Dog | NO |
| Therapy Dog | NO |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog | NO |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) | NO |
| Boat Dog | NO |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog | NO |
Indian pariah Health Factors
| Health Issues | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Health Problems | Very healthy dog breed |
| Life Expectancy | 13-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | NO |
| Energy Level | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Exercise Need | 5 Star out of 5 |
| Sleeping Need | 1 Star out of 5 |
| Weight Gain Potential | 2 Star out of 5 Low to Average |
| Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness | Medium |
| Drooling tendency | 2 Star out of 5 |
Indian pariah Reproducibility
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days |
| How often can the Indian pariah have a litter? | Once a year |
| Litter Size | 6-9 puppies |
Indian pariah Summary
The Indian Pariah dog is an Indian native dog with South Asian pye dog and called as Desi Dog. With erect ears, a wedge-shaped head, curved tail and overall being highly intelligent, the Indian Pariah are widely popular among dog lovers. Indian Pariah are practically believed to be good learner and easily trainable and thus, often used as a guard dog and police dog. They need very little grooming while the dogs themselves are relatively clean but have little body odor too. Alert, Social, Territorial, Defensive, Highly Intelligent, Easily Trainable |
Indian pariah History
Indian Pariah may not be pure native dogs but mixed breeds. They especially found around locations where European colonists historically settled in India. The breed has history that dates back 4,500 years ago and is an example of an ancient group of dogs known as Pye-dogs. In fact, most of the street dogs in the Indian subcontinent are Indian Pye-dogs only. In the year 2015, a breed standard was published in the Indian Kennel Gazette, the publication of Kennel Club of India. Further, the breed has been recognized by the Primitive and Aboriginal Dog Society (PADS) worldwide dog enthusiasts based in the US. |