4 Most Popular Dog Breeds In India

Dogs are considered the best pets to adopt and are regarded as the most loyal and intelligent animals as personal companions. They unconditionally love their owners and are man’s best friends.

Most popular dog breeds in India are imported. Here is the list of some significant dog breeds.

Beagles   

                                 

• Beagles are considered one of India’s amiable and intelligent dog breeds and are considered the preferable dog breeds worldwide.
• They are available in small to medium-sized compact dogs and are used as sniffer dogs because of their strong sense of smell.
• It is primarily present in tricolor with a black and tan or brown combination and has a hard coat.
• It has the vital stats of belonging to the hound group, with a height of over thirteen to fifteen inches and twenty to twenty-five kilograms. They have an average life expectancy of about fifteen years and have a friendly and curious temperament.
• They have a strong tendency to eat whatever they are provided. So, special monitoring in case of food intake is required.
• They need a particular sort of house training and can be stuck up to a crate training process.

German shepherd

• The German shepherd is the best dog breed to buy in India because of its intelligence, loyalty, and courageousness. They can endanger their lives to protect their owner’s life and are one of the best dogs to keep as guards and safe. However, German shepherds belong to the ‘active breed,’ thus requiring daily physical activity.
• German shepherds belong to the working group having a life expectancy of nine to thirteen years.
• They have an affectionate, loyal, and courageous temperament.
• They have an average height of twenty-four to twenty-six inches in the male category. While in the female category average height is twenty-two to twenty-four inches.
• They weigh fifty-five to seventy-five pounds on average and have a faster growth rate. Thus, they require a high-protein diet.
• German shepherd possesses a double-thick coat that sheds frequently and requires regular brushing and grooming for friendly shiny skin.

Different Types of German Shepherds

Boxer

• Boxer is a knowledgeable and sport-based dog breeds in India that is easy to train. ‘Boxer’dogs are also regarded as the best guard dogs after German Shepherds.
• They have a large body and head with strong jaws.
• They have a gentle, quiet, and friendly temperament and are used as guides for blind people.
• They are great dogs for children, too, because of their inherited patience and protective qualities.
• They are found in fawn, white and brindle colors and belong to the working group.
• They have an average height of twenty-three to twenty-five inches and weigh fifty to eight pounds. They are also considered as best dog breeds to buy in India.
• They have a life expectancy of even ten years.
• They require good-quality food, either home-prepared or commercially manufactured form.
• They possess a short and shiny coat and maintain long nails, which require daily trimming.

Rottweiler

• Rottweiler is a breed known for its enormous strength and belongs to Roman legions. They are popular dog breeds in India.
• These dogs are loyal and incredibly devoted to making their family pets. They are trained as well-behaved, socialized dogs and are the best dogs to buy in India.
• They have a short coat that sheds a fair amount of hair daily.
• Rottweiler comes in Black and tan or black and mahogany colors.
• They belong to the utility group and have a life expectancy of eight to ten years. They are twenty-four to twenty-six inches in height and weigh between 90 and 110 pounds.
• They have a good nature and courageous temperament.
• They rely on high-protein foods and a moderate amount of fats too to fulfill their energy needs.
• They are hypo-allergenic to food compounds and are perfect dog breeds in India.

Should You Get A Rottweiler Dog In India?

Conclusion

These were some of the major dog breeds in India. The list is long enough, which includes a variety of dog breeds. Dog owners love to purchase dog breeds from the examples mentioned above as they are the most intelligent breeds.