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Thenga: The Street Dog Who Became Uttarakhand Police's First K9
Meet Thenga, the Dehradun stray who became India's first street dog trained for a police bomb and sniffer squad, outjumping German Shepherds and Labradors.
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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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Delhi Just Held an Election for Its Chonkiest Community Dog
Campaign posters, polling booths and an inked finger: the Fat Dogs of Delhi Instagram contest turned the city's best-fed Indian street dogs into local celebrities. Here's how it played out.
Adoption Stories
Butter Madame: The Indie Dog Who Walked 15,000 KM to Annapurna Base Camp
How Butter, an Indian street dog adopted mid-walk in Rajasthan, went on to cover 15,000+ km on foot with Yati Gaur and reach Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 metres — the highest an Indie dog has reportedly gone.
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Kukur Tihar: The Festival Where Nepal Worships Its Dogs
Kukur Tihar is the day of Tihar when dogs get a red tika, a marigold garland and a feast. Why Nepalis worship dogs, the Yama and Bhairava myths, Sikkim and Darjeeling, and what it means for street dogs.
Breed Comparisons
INDog vs German Shepherd: A Practical Comparison
INDog vs German Shepherd compared on guarding instinct, trainability, health and lifespan, Indian-climate suitability, and the real cost of keeping each in India.
Breed Comparisons
INDog vs Belgian Malinois: A Street Dog and a Soldier, Compared
Indian Pariah Dog (INDog) vs Belgian Malinois: temperament, trainability, working and guarding ability, health, exercise needs and cost of ownership in India, compared side by side.
Health & Care
Trimming Your INDog's Nails: A Complete Guide
How to trim your INDog's nails safely at home: tools, technique, finding the quick on dark nails, what to do if you nick it, and getting a nervous dog comfortable with the clippers.
Breed Info
Dog Breeds of India: A Complete Guide to the Country's Native Breeds
A complete guide to native dog breeds of India: Indian Pariah Dog, Mudhol Hound, Rajapalayam, Chippiparai, Kombai, Kanni, Bakharwal, Gaddi Kutta and more, covering history, physical traits, temperament and traditional use.
Health & Care
Altitude Sickness in Dogs: What an INDog Owner Heading to the Hills Should Know
How altitude sickness actually works in dogs, the elevations where risk starts to climb, how Indian Pariah Dogs (INDogs) really fare in the mountains, and when panting stops being normal and becomes an emergency.