Dog breeds that are not ideal for Indian Climate

Dogs are warm and adorable beings. They play with you and stand by your side when you are going through hard times

But it is important to be mindful of the dog breed you choose. Not all dogs are meant to live in a hot and humid climate like India.

There are several pedigree breeds that Indians keep but sadly the climate is not conducive to their health.

Many international breeds like St Bernards, Siberian huskies, and Alaskan Malamutes have thick coat which is meant to keep them warm in their native countries and is the reason they are unable to cope with high temperatures here.

These breeds are not suited for a tropical climate. These breeds are prone to heat stroke, ticks, and other ailments.

Siberian Huskies are known for their intelligence, outgoing nature, and friendliness. They have a double-layered coat that helps them withstand the thrashing cold weather, as low as -75 degrees celsius. And the same double coating proves to be a nightmare during summers, here in India.

Saint Bernard are also not ideal for the Indian climate. This breed, with brandy barrels on its throat, has long been deployed in the snowy Swiss Alps, on rescue missions to locate travellers trapped in snow storms. Obviously, they have a low tolerance for heat.

Samoyeds are unfortunately amongst the breeds which find a hard time adapting to the Indian climate. They were essentially used for hunting, hauling sledges, and herding reindeers.

This adorable Samoyeds dog breed was originally a workmate to the ‘Samoyed’ people of Northwest Siberia, where the breed used to accompany people on hiking, tracking, and interestingly some explorations. Well again, it’s the heat that constrains their ability to adapt to the Indian Climate.

Alaskan Malamutes are quite heftier than their comparatively leaner and lighter Siberian Huskies. Both are known for their friendly nature & loyalty, and the most common state of similarity is their thick layer of coats.

If you want a dog in your home, adopt one suited to Indian climates. Ask yourself if you are prepared to take the responsibility and expense. If she or he is going to be part of the family, only then get one home.