Top 15 Best Dog breeds in India ( Most Popular)

Dogs are one of the best pets to be adopted. They are the most faithful animal due to their loving and caring nature. Some dogs are very intelligent. Due to all these features, they are the top choice of humans as the best pet. Indian people love dogs, here are we are going to tell you about the top 15 most popular dog breeds in India. So let’s start

Top 15 Best Dog breeds in India ( Most Popular)

1.Labrador Retrievers

Labrador Retrievers is one of the famous breeds of dogs in India. They are also known as Lab or Labrador. They are known for their agility and playful nature. Labradors are medium large dog breeds and tend to shed their hair twice annually. They are excellent family dogs and have a great sense of smell. They mature around 3 years of age. Labs have an ideal temperament which makes them an ideal breed for search and rescue detection. They ranked 7 in terms of intelligence worldwide. They have a lifespan of around 10-14 years.  Due to all these characters, it stands first in our list of best Indian dogs.

2.Chippiparia

Indian Chippiparai is a famous dog breed in India. It is one of the oldest dog breeds in the subcontinent. The breed is bred by the royal family and is knows as a symbol of royalty. The dog was used for hunting wild boar in this era. They are also known for their intelligent behavior. They are found in the area of Periyar lake. So due to these features, it makes our list of top Indian Dog Breed.

3.Indian Pariah dog

They are known as Desi dogs and are the first breed of dog to come to India. They have great adaptability, extremely social and watchful dogs. Alertness and Intelligence are also some of the great features of this dog due to which it makes second on our list.

4.Beagles

Beagles are one of the most popular breeds of dogs worldwide. Indian people also love Beagle a lot. They are one of the most popular breeds of dogs and are known for their social and loving creature. They are also used for the purpose of sniffing in the airport. It can take up to one year to train a beagle. They can eat anything, so sometimes they have problems of overeating. They are too friendly and are not know as good guard dogs.Beagles are excellent family pets because they are good with children. They have a life span of about 12-15 years.

5.German Shepherd

German Shepherd is the most intelligent breed of dog. They are a large sized dog breed that originated from Germany. They are also abbreviated as GSD. German Shepherds are originally developed for herding sheep but now they are used as guard dogs. They are a variety of colors including tan black and red black. They are highly active dogs and have a reputation of being very safe. They are a popular selection to use as a working dog and are known for their police work. Due to all these features, it comes fifth on our list.

6.Dachshund

Dachshund is another popular dog breed in India. They are short-legged, long bodied dog breed belonging to the hound family. They exhibit three coat varieties, short hair, long hair, and wire hair. Dachshund exhibits a variety of colors and patterns. The dominant color is red along with black and tan. They are playful but can be stubborn and have habits of chasing small animals. So they can be difficult to train sometimes. They are aggressive to strangers and other dogs. They have great devotion and loyalty to their owners. The breed is known to have some spinal problems.

7.Boxer

Boxer is a short-haired dog developed in Germany. They have short broad skulls and a square muzzle. The head is the most distinctive feature of the boxer. The most dominant colors are fawn and brindle. They have great love and faithfulness for their master. Boxers are bright, energetic, playful with children. They are not aggressive dogs and are referred to as family dogs. It is an athletic dog breed and proper exercise is necessary for health. They can be excellent jogging and running companions. The breed has a lifespan of about 10-12 years. Indian people love this breed

8.Pug

Pug is a very famous breed for people living in apartments in India. It is a short-muzzled face with a curled tail. The breed is common among celebrity owners. Pugs are social and gentle companions. They have a well squared body with compact muscles. They are also used military dogs. Pugs are also used for detection purposes. They have a great devotion to their owners. They are strong-willed but not aggressive. Pugs have short straight legs with a life span of about 12 – 15 years. They have lazy nature and spend a lot of time napping.

9.Rottweiler

Rottweiler is medium large breed of dog. They are known as “Rottweil butchers dogs” due to their usage in herding livestock. Nowadays they are also used as search and rescue dogs. They have strength, black coated with rich tan markings. They are used as a companion service and working dog. Rottweiler is a courageous dog with well-developed genetic herding and guarding instincts. Rottweiler reacts to their surroundings with great alertness and has greater adaptability to their environment. They have a life span of 8- 10 years.

10.Indian Spitz

Indian Spitz is a dog breed belonging to the Utility dog group. They are also called Pomeranian and were introduced in India by the British. Indian Spitz is a bright and active breed of dog. They have a unique ability to understand human intention. They are divided into two categories, Smaller Indian Spitz and Lesser Indian Spitz. Indian Spitz has greater adaptability and you can give a variety of different foods to them. Their life span is about 10-14 years and some have a life span of about 16 years. Due to all these features, they are one of the most popular dog breeds in India,

11.Doberman

Doberman is a medium large dog breed of domestic dog. They are alert active dogs and are commonly used as guard dogs. Dobermans are strong, stubborn dogs but if you trained them well they can be used as family dogs. They are compact, well built dogs with great swiftness and tolerance. Dobermans have a very long tail. They are very social and can be easily trained. They are referred to as excellent guard dogs. Doberman has a life span of about 10-11 years. They are a very useful breed of dogs and due to their excellent features ranked in our breeds of top dogs.

12.Great Dane

Great Dane is a large German breed of domestic dog. They are known for their great height and have a great personal affection for their owners. It is a short haired dog breed with a compact muscle body. They have floppy triangular ears. They are friendly in nature and are referred to as a gentle giant.  Great Dane is recommended by Veterinarians to the families because they can be trained easily. Their puppies grow very fast. Great Dane needs regular walks to keep themselves healthy. They have a slow metabolism that results in food consumption and less energy.

13.Rajapalayam

The Rajaplayam is an Indian sighthound and also know as poligar hound, It was a symbol of royalty and aristocracy in Southern India, Tamil Nadu in the times of the British. It is a large dog with the most dominant color is milk-white. Rajapalayam was used for wild boar hunting in old times. The dog is very devoted to its owners. They are not affectionate towards other pets due to their hunting instincts. They are known to be on person dogs  and do not like to be touched by strangers

14.Combai

Combai is a bear hound found in the south of India. They are usually tan or red brown and have a dark line along the back. Combai has powerful jaws with a savage temper. They are more resistant to diseases and their coat is easily manageable. They were used as guard dogs.Combai is an intelligent and athletic breed of dog. They were found in the whole of India but now this breed is restricted to some areas of Tamil Nadu.

15.Kanni

Kanni is an indigenous dog breed in the region of South India, Tamil Nadu. . They are usually black and tan in color with limited white on the feet. The dog is usually shy but it is extremely faithful and easy to train. They are used to hunt deer. They are extremely agile and think independently when they are on the hunt.

So these are the most famous Indian dog breeds. People in India love dogs a lot. They are extremely faithful and can help in different daily routines.

Dog Breed Prices in India

Dogs	Prices in India ( INR)
Labrador Retrievers	5000-7000
Beagles	18000-20000
German Shepherd	15000-25000
Dachshund	8000-10000
Boxer	6000-18000
Pug	20000-25000
Rottweiler	7000-20000
Indian Spitz	4000-8000
Doberman	5000-2000
Great Dane	7500-25000
Rajapalayam	6000-8000

Who is considered the most expensive dog breed in India?

Red Nose Pitbull Terrier is considered the most expensive dog breed in India

Frequently asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog breed in India?

Labrador Retrievers has about 123760  registrations, so it is the most famous dog breed in India.

What is the most friendly and beautiful breed of dog in India?

Beagles are the most friendly and beautiful breed of dog in India.

Which Indian dog breed is good for an apartment?

Pug is the breed considered good for living in apartments in India

Which breed of dog is considered most intelligent?

German Shepherd is considered the most intelligent dog breeds

Conclusion

So this is all about the best dog breeds in India. We have given you a detailed guide about this subject. If you have any questions about dog breeds and how to keep your dog healthy and actve, feel free to contact us.