Centuries ago, native Indian dogs were not relegated to the back benches of the breed hierarchy as they have been in India today. They were constant companions of kings, queens and aristocrats as adept hunters, loyal protectors and symbols of stature. And yet, in the modern age, there is a general lack of awareness or preference for Indian dog breeds and a puzzling preference for foreign ones. “More than bad, it is quite pathetic because people often just equate all Indian dogs under one banner of indies, or strays which is not true. And while doing so, they are also underestimating the potential and beauty of an indie dog or stray. This sadly, stems from the idea whereby dogs are bought for the show, not for love,” says Rajeev Kumar, Pune-based pet-parent and co-founder of pet startup called PetYo. Due to neglect or poor breeding conditions because of limited demand, over the years these breeds have suffered a steep decline in their population. It's time we give our desi doggos the kind of support they deserve. Here’s a list of striking lesser-known swadeshi breeds you should consider the next time you decide to adopt a pet. Continue reading by clicking 'linkin.bio/thebetterindia' in our profile description and then selecting this story image for the full feature. Source: #thebetterindia For more updates 🌀 Follow Us 👉 @the24times 💦 #The24Times #PetYo #IndianDogs #DogsLife #DogLover #The24TimesUSA (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFlq4wiFbuU/?igshid=1euhigppxlprj