Dog Breeds A–Z

Dog Breeds A–Z — 22 breeds, with pictures

A picture-led guide to popular and Indian native dog breeds — how to tell each one apart, what it's like to live with, and how it copes with the Indian climate. We flag the breeds that struggle in the heat honestly. Filter by size, role, coat or origin, or just start typing.

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Tricolour Beagle standing in a grassy field Beagle A merry little scent hound with a loud voice and a nose that rules its head. Fawn Boxer dog standing outdoors Boxer A playful, energetic guardian with a big heart — devoted to family and endlessly bouncy. Small tan Chihuahua resting in the sun Chihuahua The world's smallest breed — tiny, bold and fiercely devoted to its chosen person. Fawn Chippiparai sighthound standing Chippiparai A sleek Tamil Nadu sighthound — fast, hardy and devoted to a single family. Golden English Cocker Spaniel with long feathered ears Cocker Spaniel A merry, gentle gundog with long silky ears — affectionate and eager to please. Short-haired Dachshund with a long body and short legs Dachshund The long-bodied, short-legged "sausage dog" — bold, clever and a burrowing hunter at heart. Black-and-rust Doberman Pinscher standing in profile Doberman Pinscher Sleek, fast and fiercely loyal — an elegant guardian and one of the smartest working breeds. Black Gaddi Kutta (Himalayan Sheepdog) in the hills Gaddi Kutta A powerful Himalayan livestock-guardian — a mastiff-type mountain dog that stands up to leopards. Black-and-tan German Shepherd dog standing in profile German Shepherd A confident, brilliant working dog — loyal, protective and one of the great all-round service breeds. Golden Retriever with a wavy golden coat outdoors Golden Retriever A gentle, sunny family favourite — clever, patient and happiest with a job to do for you. Large black-and-white Great Dane Great Dane A giant, gentle "Apollo of dogs" — towering in size but calm and affectionate at home. Tan Indian pariah dog standing outdoors Indian Pariah Dog India's hardy native street dog — intelligent, adaptable and one of the healthiest breeds of all. Reddish-brown Kombai dog with a black mask Kombai A brave, red-coated Tamil Nadu guard dog — fierce to strangers, gentle with its own family. Yellow Labrador Retriever standing outdoors Labrador Retriever The world's most popular family dog — friendly, tireless and endlessly food-motivated. Lean Mudhol Hound (Caravan Hound) in close-up Mudhol Hound A lean, fast Indian sighthound from Karnataka — loyal, alert and built for the chase. Small orange Pomeranian with a thick fluffy coat Pomeranian A tiny, fluffy fox-faced spitz — bold, bright and bursting with personality. Fawn Pug with a wrinkled face sitting outdoors Pug A small, wrinkly-faced charmer with a curled tail — comical, affectionate and glued to its people. White Rajapalayam sighthound standing outdoors Rajapalayam A regal white Indian sighthound from Tamil Nadu — a fast, devoted one-family guardian. Tall grey Rampur Greyhound standing Rampur Greyhound A tall, powerful North Indian sighthound bred by the Nawabs of Rampur for the hunt. Black-and-tan Rottweiler standing outdoors Rottweiler A powerful, calm guardian — devoted to its family and naturally wary of strangers. Long-coated Shih Tzu on a walk outdoors Shih Tzu A small, long-coated companion bred purely for the lap — friendly, calm and fond of everyone. Siberian Husky with one blue and one brown eye Siberian Husky A striking, tireless sled dog — friendly, energetic and famously fond of escaping and "talking".
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How this guide is put together

Each entry is written from real, checkable facts — how to recognise the dog breed, where it lives, what it eats and how it sounds — in plain language, not padded out. Photos are used only where we have one under an open licence, credited on the dog breed's own page. We add to it in careful batches rather than dumping a thin list.

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