This breed was a native landrace of the Indian subcontinent 4,500 years ago. They have been in India since ancient times, according to archeological evidence from places like Harappa. Natural selection, not selective breeding, led to their evolution as "pariah dogs" that survived on the streets. They have evolved into emblems of survival and are frequently regarded as protectors of both towns and villages, thriving in tough environments like monsoons and scorching summers.
