The Indie dog breed is a breed native to our country. Very loving, loyal, low maintenance, this dog as a pet is indeed fast becoming the choice all across India. Apart from the inherent Indianess of the dog, its choice is not only logical but also very practical.
The Indie dog breed is the breed of the dogs that you see on the streets, our street dogs. This breed is the most underrated breed of dogs but now is finally gaining popularity as a pet in Indian households. The loyalty, hardiness and sheer love for life and its human counterparts is legendry.
6 reasons to have indie dogs as pets
#1 The Indie belongs to this land.
The Indie you adopt BELONGS to a family of dogs that have lived in this land for several generations. This generational history means that the dog has the genetic makeup that is best suited for this land and country, its climatic conditions and dietary habits.
#2 The Indie puppy does not have to be BOUGHT.
One does not have to spend 5 – 6 figure amounts to acquire this dog breed. Just walk down your street or contact a local animal welfare volunteer or visit an animal shelter and you can easily ADOPT one. Indie dog adoption is a growing trend in our cities and it is all free!
#3 Your food is his food.
Compared to other breeds, one does not really have to worry about the diet of an Indie. It is a well-known fact that the Indie dog as a pet is more than happy to eat ‘ ghar ka khana‘ i.e. home food. You do not need to buy expensive dog food or prepare anything special. The dog will gobble up whatever is cooked at home for the rest of the family members. The dog can be directly given the corporation water that comes to your kitchen tap as well. Indie dog food is all about home food.
#4 The Indie dog, low cost of care, tough and hardy.
The Indie dog in most cases does not need frequent visits to the VET for its upkeep and general health. Skin and other related issues are at a minimum. No need for those expensive supplements, powders, soaps and shampoos either. The dog has a tough constitution and remains in very good health throughout the year. Varying climatic conditions do not really affect the dog. As mentioned earlier, the dog is genetically in sync with the environmental conditions of his surroundings and hence the good health.
#5 Great Watch Dogs, the protectors of the pack.
These dogs do not need the training to become great Watch Dogs. The Indie dog is a fiercely loyal being by birth. The dog considers its pet parents as its benefactors and its family, the pack it belongs to. They will always be watchful, alert and raise an alarm by the way of barking if there is a perceived threat.
Though friendly by nature, the Indie can be even more ferocious while protecting those who give him shelter and feed him. To protect the pack is a natural instinct.
#6 The Indie dog is highly Intelligent and motivated
The Indie is highly intelligent. The way it teaches itself how to be a good watchdog this dog also learns very fast. The Indie puppy with correct directions from you will learn very quickly where to poo and pee if inside the house. The dog will learn to indicate to the pet parent when he wants to answer nature’s call and needs to go out. They will show signs when hungry, the list is endless and all without any formal training.
# 7 A long life span.
Any pet parent will want their dog to live a happy and healthy life for as long as possible. An Indie is perfectly capable of having an average life span of 14 years and above. In man-years that would mean, living over the age of 95!
It is clear that the adoption of an INDIE dog is the best decision one can make taking all sentimentality and practically into consideration. Adopt an Indie and your life and soul will change for the better forever.
About Author
Zarir Karbhari dedicates his waking hours to the welfare of stray and abandoned animals on the streets of Pune. He is a Civil Engineer by education and ran a software development company for over 25 years till his life quite literally went to the dogs.