History of Dogs In India
History of Dogs in India![]() |
Variety of Dogs in India
Dogs have always been a part of Indian society. The history of dogs in India dates back to thousand of years. Archaeological excavations in ancient sites in India have revealed Pariah dog skeletons dating back 4,500 years. The Pariah dog is the first Indian dog. The Pariah dog is a loyal, intelligent and courageous dog.
The stray dog that we meet on our roads has its roots in the Pariah dog. The original Pariah dog rate is rare. They exist only in remote villages in India.
Today in India, hundreds of breeds of dogs are available. Most of these dogs have specific requirements. Our goal with this is to empower you with accurate information about different dog breeds available in India. Choosing the best dog breed for you depends on multiple factors such as:
Hence, it is essential to make your decision on a sound understanding. An uneducated choice such as a first- time dog owner living in an apartment choosing a Rottweiler can have devastating consequences for both the dog and the family.
Anatomy
Domestic dogs have been selectively bred for millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities and physical attributes. Modern dog breeds show more variation in size, appearance, and behavior than any other domestic animal. Dogs are predators and scavengers, like many other predatory mammals, the dog has powerful muscles, fused wrist bones, a cardiovascular system that supports both sprinting and endurance, and teeth for catching and tearing.
Size and Weight
Dogs are highly variable in height and weight. The smallest known adult dog was a Yorkshire Terrier, that stood only 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) at the shoulder, 9.5 cm (3.75 inches) in length along the head and body and weighed only 113 gms (4 ounces). The largest known as Saint Bernard weighed 167.6 kg (369.5 lb) and was 250 cm (8 ft 2 inches) from the snout to the tail. The tallest dog is a Great Dane that stands 106.7 cm (3 ft 6 in) at the shoulder.
Senses
The dog's senses include vision, hearing, sense of smell, sense of taste, touch and sensitivity to the earth's magnetic field. Another study suggested that dogs can see the earth's magnetic field.
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