Indian Dogs?

[Guest Mutts4Me]

I'm wondering if there are any dog breeds native to India or the surrounding areas. Just because I'm interested in that area, and it might be cool to know.

I know about the Tibetan terrier, mastiff, spaniel, and something else native to Tibet. Not India, but close enough :)

I'd appreciate anything you know about the matter. A lot of you seem knowledgeable about breed origins.

[Sanvean]

The only dogs I've ever heard of from India are the "pariah dogs." They're actually supposed to make excellent pets, if you get them from puppyhood -- very smart and healthy, though they do have a high prey drive.

[Guest Mutts4Me]

Thanks for the reply!

I can't find any substantial information about pariah dogs, except that they seem to be a classification of dog breeds, of which the Canaan dog is a prominent member. The Canaan dog apparently descended from the pariah dogs, but originated in the Middle East. They look like fascinating dogs though :)

[Sanvean]

Yes, they are very similar to the wild dogs on other continents: Canaan Dogs in the Middle East, Carolina Dogs in the U.S. and dingoes in Australia.

I actually know a couple that has one. They were living in India and found him as a puppy. They said that he is a great pet, but they can't have cats or any other small pets because of the high prey drive.