With origins in Southeast Asia perhaps as long as 10,000 years ago, pariah dogs are considered by some to be barely changed descendants of the first dogs. Most often yellow or ginger colored, pariahs are medium-sized dogs who have short, erect ears and usually do not bark, although they do howl.
Feral populations eat a great variety of foods, including plants, but they excel at hunting. Although they typically hunt small game alone or in pairs, they do come together to hunt larger prey, and in some places they are considered major vermin, killing livestock like sheep and cattle.
Pariah Dogs as Pets
Controversy abounds with regard to pariah dogs. Some people consider them wild dogs, not domesticated companions. In some places it is illegal to possess these animals because they are considered pests and predators on livestock.
Sometimes they are labeled as untrainable, and certainly they are the polar opposite of the eager-to-please sporting breeds. On the other hand, many owners of pariah breeds extol their pets’ qualities, citing their loyalty and affection.
Native Australians reportedly kept warm by sleeping with their Dingoes, which certainly indicates a closeness of sorts!
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