Popular Foreign Dog Breeds in India

Popular Foreign Dog Breeds in India

Here we have compiled, some of the most popular Foreign dog breed in INDIA

1. German Shepherd

They belong to working category dogs. They were earlier used for sheep herding but now they are a symbol of police and are referred to a GSD because of their smell and detection capabilities. They are ideal guard dogs and family companions. They are fast, intelligent, loyal, brave, well-built and tough. They need regular exercise and are one of the most demanded dogs.

2. Labrador

Labrador is the favorite of Indian families having young kids as they are very friendly and have a playful and jovial personality. They are also calm and obedient and adapt well in different environments and climatic conditions. Their reliability makes them useful for rescue and search operations.

3. Great Dane

The Great Dane is a large German breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The Great Dane combines, in its regal appearance, dignity, strength and elegance with great size and a powerful, well-formed, smoothly muscled body. It is one of the giant working breeds, but is unique in that its general conformation must be so well balanced that it never appears clumsy, and shall move with a long reach and powerful drive. Scooby-Doo is a famous fictional dog of this breed.

4. Bulldog

The Bulldog is a medium-sized breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog. A stocky, muscular breed with an unmistakable wrinkled face and compact muzzle, the Bulldog is known for having thick folds above its nose, droopy lips, and an occasional underbite. Despite its intimidating appearance, the Bulldog is friendly, patient, and extremely loyal to its owner, and has been known to form strong bonds with children. For this reason, it is among one of the most popular family pet breeds.

5. Pug

Pug is a cute looking dog with chubby body, muzzled face and a small curled tail. Their appearance and cuddliness makes them a favorite amongst young kids. Pug has become a fashion icon since it appeared in a Vodafone advertisement. The best part is that pugs are very calm and rarely get aggressive. This makes them easy to manage.

6. Beagle

Small, compact, and hardy, Beagles are active companions for kids and adults alike. Canines in this dog breed are merry and fun loving. The Beagle originally was bred as a scent hound to track small game, mostly rabbits and hare. He is still used for this purpose in many countries. Beagles are intelligent, and popular pets because of their size, even temper, and lack of inherited health problems.

7. Dachshund

The dachshund is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed. They are well-balanced with bold and confident head carriage and intelligent, alert facial expression. His hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue and distinctive build make him well-suited for below-ground work and for beating the bush. His keen nose gives him an advantage over most other breeds for trailing.

8. Boxer

are medium sized, tough looking dog from Germany. They are excellent guard dogs and are very fierce with strangers and intruders. They are very gentle and loving with children. They are very loyal, alert and have the best hearing capability. They are so called because it uses front paw more often at play and look like a boxer.

9. Saint Bernard

Originally used to locate freezing and helpless travellers during snowstorms, The St. Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the western Alps in France, Switzerland and Italy. They were originally bred at the Great and Little St Bernard for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its enormous size. Today the St. Bernard enjoys the comforts of family life in many homes across the world. He is versatile and excels in the show ring and in obedience trials, drafting (pulling a cart or wagon), and weight pulling competitions.

10. Doberman

The Doberman is compactly built, muscular, powerful and square-proportioned. It combines elegance and strength with speed and endurance. The Doberman Pinscher was developed in Germany during the late 19th century, primarily as a guard dog. His exact ancestry is unknown, but he’s believed to be a mixture of many dog breeds, including the Rottweiler, Black and Tan Terrier, and German Pinscher. He is a highly energetic and intelligent dog, suited for police and military work, canine sports, and as a family guardian and companion.

11. Rottweiler

A stocky, physically strong dog breed with a black coat and well-defined tan markings, the Rottweiler is an intelligent, fearless dog breed developed in Germany. They were originally dogs bred to drive cattle to market. Later they were used to pull carts for butchers. They were among the earliest police dogs and serve with honour in the military. Most important, they are popular family guardians and friends.

12. Dalmatian

The Dalmatian is a breed of large dog, noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat and mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days. Its roots trace back to Croatia and its historical region of Dalmatia. Best known as the star of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, this is a sleek and athletic dog breed. Today, it is a popular family pet, and many dog enthusiasts enter Dalmatians into kennel club competitions.

13. Golden Retriever

They have an admirable appearance and is famous for its obedience, intelligence and loyalty. They are quite tolerant and friendly and it is seldom that they show ferocity. Its appearance and these qualities make Golden Retriever the favourite and most desired dog amongst Indian pet lovers.

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14. Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is a medium size working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia, Russia. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings. Their blue or multi-coloured eyes and striking facial masks only add to the appeal of this breed, which originated in Siberia.

The original Siberian Huskies were bred by the Chukchi people — whose hunter-gatherer culture relied on their help. It is an active, energetic, resilient breed, whose ancestors lived in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic.