Ranking · Updated October 2026
Best Dogs for Hyderabad in 2026: 58 Breeds Ranked for Its Dry Heat, Monsoon and Air
The best dogs for Hyderabad are the Indian Pariah Dog, with a fit score of 93.3 of 100, and the Poodle at 92.2. Hyderabad's heat is dry, with 0.6 muggy days a year against 156.3 in Chennai, so 12 of our 58 breeds score 80 or more.
Key findings
- The Indian Pariah Dog scores 93.3 of 100 for Hyderabad and the Poodle 92.2, the top two of 58 breeds.
- 28 of our 58 breed guides name Hyderabad as a good city, and 12 name it as hard.
- Hyderabad averaged 15.6 afternoons a year at 40C or more from 2016 to 2024, from none in 2021 to 33 in 2019.
- Hyderabad had no Poor air day in 2025 or in 2026 to 14 October, and 50 Good days so far in 2026.
- The German Shepherd scores 52.2 in Hyderabad against 28.6 in Chennai, because dry heat is easier on its coat.
- IMD counted 60 heatwave days in the Telangana subdivision from 2015 to 2025, and 1 in 2025.
- Telangana's monsoon was 30% above normal in 2025 and 18% below in 2026.
- GHMC registers pet dogs free on its MyGHMC app, and told the High Court in 2024 that 3,79,156 street dogs live in its limits.
What are the best dog breeds for Hyderabad?
The Indian Pariah Dog is the best dog for Hyderabad in our ranking, with a fit score of 93.3 of 100. The Poodle is a close second at 92.2, then the Chihuahua and Mudhol Hound at 90.
Hyderabad is kinder to imported breeds than Chennai or Kolkata. 12 of 58 breeds score 80 or more here, and our guides name Hyderabad as good for 28 breeds.
The nine Indian breeds still lead on average, at 79.1 against 51.0 for the 49 imported breeds. Five of the top 10 are Indian.
dogeats.in editorial score from our 58 breed guides, October 2026. Teal bars are Indian breeds. Method in the methodology section.
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| Label | score |
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| Indian Pariah Dog | 93.3 |
| Poodle | 92.2 |
| Chihuahua | 90 |
| Mudhol Hound | 90 |
| Miniature Pinscher | 87.8 |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback | 87.8 |
| Dachshund | 85.6 |
| Chippiparai | 85 |
| Kanni | 85 |
| Indian Spitz | 82.2 |
| Beagle | 81.1 |
| Rampur Greyhound | 80 |
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| Rank | Breed | Hyderabad fit score | Origin | Adult weight (male) | Buying or adopting | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Pariah Dog | 93.3 | Indian | 20 to 30 kg | Adoption: Free to about Rs 3,000 | Rs 2,000 to 4,500 |
| 2 | Poodle | 92.2 | Imported | 18 to 32 kg / 5 to 9 kg / 2 to 3 kg | Puppy, pet quality: Rs 30,000 to 50,000 | Rs 4,000 to 10,000 including grooming |
| 3 | Chihuahua | 90 | Imported | 1.5 to 2.7 kg (both sexes) | Puppy, pet quality: Rs 15,000 to 25,000 | Rs 2,000 to 5,000 |
| 4 | Mudhol Hound | 90 | Indian | 22 to 30 kg | Puppy, typical: Rs 3,000 to 10,000 | Rs 3,000 to 6,000 |
| 5 | Miniature Pinscher | 87.8 | Imported | 3.5 to 5 kg | Puppy, pet quality: Rs 15,000 to 28,000 | Rs 2,500 to 5,500 |
| 6 | Rhodesian Ridgeback | 87.8 | Imported | 36 to 41 kg | Puppy, pet quality: Rs 35,000 to 60,000 | Rs 5,000 to 11,000 |
| 7 | Dachshund | 85.6 | Imported | 7 to 15 kg | Puppy, pet quality: Rs 15,000 to 30,000 | Rs 3,000 to 6,500 |
| 8 | Chippiparai | 85 | Indian | 17 to 22 kg | Puppy, typical: Rs 5,000 to 12,000 | Rs 2,500 to 5,000 |
| 9 | Kanni | 85 | Indian | 16 to 22 kg | Puppy, typical: Rs 5,000 to 15,000, where available | Rs 2,500 to 5,000 |
| 10 | Indian Spitz | 82.2 | Indian | 5 to 7 kg or 12 to 20 kg by type | Puppy, no papers: Rs 5,000 to 15,000 | Rs 3,000 to 6,000 |
| 11 | Beagle | 81.1 | Imported | 9 to 14 kg | Puppy, pet quality: Rs 15,000 to 25,000 | Rs 3,500 to 7,000 |
| 12 | Rampur Greyhound | 80 | Indian | 27 to 32 kg | Puppy, typical: Rs 8,000 to 20,000 | Rs 3,000 to 6,500 |
| 13 | Yorkshire Terrier | 78.9 | Imported | Under 3.2 kg, typically 2 to 3 kg | Puppy, pet quality: Rs 20,000 to 40,000 | Rs 3,000 to 7,000 with grooming |
| 14 | Rajapalayam | 78.3 | Indian | 25 to 40 kg | Puppy, typical: Rs 5,000 to 15,000 | Rs 3,000 to 6,500 |
| 15 | Doberman | 76.7 | Imported | 34 to 45 kg | Puppy, pet quality: Rs 20,000 to 35,000 | Rs 6,000 to 12,000 |
The sighthounds in the top 15, such as the Mudhol Hound, Chippiparai and Kanni, handle the heat well but score 2 of 5 for flats. Our guides pair Hyderabad with a yard for the Chippiparai, Kanni and Rajapalayam.
How hot does Hyderabad get for a dog?
Hyderabad's heat is dry and short. IMD's 1991 to 2020 normals for Begumpet put the mean daily maximum at 38.2C in April and 39.7C in May, the hottest month.
Only April and May average above 38C. By July the monsoon pulls the mean maximum down to 31.5C, and winter nights fall to 15.3C in December.
The air is dry before the monsoon. Evening humidity at the Begumpet station averaged 31% in March and 31% in April from 2016 to 2024, when a dog's panting works well.
IMD climatological table, Hyderabad (Begumpet), 1991 to 2020.
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| Label | C |
|---|---|
| Jan | 29.7C |
| Feb | 32.5C |
| Mar | 36.1C |
| Apr | 38.2C |
| May | 39.7C |
| Jun | 35.1C |
| Jul | 31.5C |
| Aug | 30.5C |
| Sep | 31.2C |
| Oct | 31.4C |
| Nov | 30.2C |
| Dec | 29.2C |
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dogeats.in calculation from NOAA Integrated Surface Database hourly reports, Begumpet (station 43128), 12:00 UTC.
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| Label | % |
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| Jan | 43% |
| Feb | 34% |
| Mar | 31% |
| Apr | 31% |
| May | 37% |
| Jun | 56% |
| Jul | 71% |
| Aug | 69% |
| Sep | 73% |
| Oct | 61% |
| Nov | 49% |
| Dec | 48% |
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| Month | Mean max (C) | Mean min (C) | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Thunder days | Evening humidity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.7 | 15.9 | 9.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 43 |
| Feb | 32.5 | 18.3 | 10.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 34 |
| Mar | 36.1 | 21.5 | 12.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Apr | 38.2 | 24.5 | 27.2 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 31 |
| May | 39.7 | 26.6 | 34.5 | 2.5 | 6.4 | 37 |
| Jun | 35.1 | 24.4 | 113.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 56 |
| Jul | 31.5 | 22.9 | 162.0 | 9.5 | 4.6 | 71 |
| Aug | 30.5 | 22.5 | 203.9 | 11.3 | 4.7 | 69 |
| Sep | 31.2 | 22.3 | 148.5 | 8.4 | 7.1 | 73 |
| Oct | 31.4 | 20.9 | 113.9 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 61 |
| Nov | 30.2 | 17.8 | 19.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 49 |
| Dec | 29.2 | 15.3 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 48 |
| Year | 33.0 | 21.1 | 859.6 | 49.8 | 41.6 | 51 |
| City | IMD station | Hottest month mean max (C) | Hottest month | Annual rain (mm) | Muggy days a year, 1991 to 2020 | Muggy days, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | Nungambakkam | 37.3 | May | 1376.8 | 156.3 | 196.0 |
| Hyderabad | Begumpet | 39.7 | May | 859.6 | 0.6 | 4.0 |
| Kolkata | Alipore | 35.5 | May | 1813.3 | 183.9 | 204.0 |
| Delhi | Safdarjung | 39.9 | May | 762.3 | 78.9 | 115 |
| Mumbai | Santacruz | 34.1 | Nov | 2502.3 | 150.7 | 178 |
| Bengaluru | Bengaluru city | 34.1 | Apr | 1077.6 | 0.0 | 0 |
A muggy day means a daily mean dew point of 24C or more. ERA5 reanalysis data gives Hyderabad 0.6 such days a year from 1991 to 2020 and 4 in 2025, against 156.3 in Chennai. Humidity is the main reason our guides favour Hyderabad over the coast.
When is it too hot to walk a dog in Hyderabad?
April to June afternoons are the danger window. At Begumpet, the 2.30 pm temperature reached 40C or more on 15.6 days a year on average from 2016 to 2024.
The count swings with the year. It ranged from none in 2021 to 33 in 2019, and was 15 in 2024.
The 2.30 pm heat index reached 39.4C (103F) or more on 38.9 days a year, a quarter of Chennai's 153.1. May averaged 19 such afternoons, April 9.4 and June 8.9.
dogeats.in count from NOAA Integrated Surface Database hourly reports, 09:00 UTC. 2025 is left out because the NOAA file ends on 24 August 2025.
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| Label | days |
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| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 15 |
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NOAA ISD hourly data, Begumpet; heat index by the US National Weather Service formula. Calculation by dogeats.in.
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| Label | days |
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| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0.7 |
| Apr | 9.4 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 8.9 |
| Jul | 0.7 |
| Aug | 0.1 |
| Sep | 0.1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
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IMD data in Ministry of Earth Sciences reply to Lok Sabha unstarred question 4494, 20 August 2025.
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| Label | days |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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IMD counted 60 heatwave days in the Telangana subdivision from 2015 to 2025. The worst years were 2019 and 2023, with 14 each, followed by 12 in 2024. In 2025 there was 1.
The 2025 station data is partial, ending on 24 August. January to August 2025 had 17 afternoons in the heat index danger band, against a 2016 to 2024 average of 38.8 for those months. Our heatwave report covers every state.
How wet is the monsoon in Hyderabad for dogs?
Moderate. IMD normals give Begumpet 860 mm of rain a year, and 73% of it falls from June to September. August is the wettest month at 203.9 mm over 11.3 rainy days.
The last two monsoons went opposite ways. Telangana got 958.8 mm in 2025, 30% above normal, then 605.1 mm in 2026, 18% below.
Thunder is the bigger problem for noise-shy dogs. Begumpet averages 41.6 thunder days a year, with 7.1 in September and 6.8 in June.
IMD climatological table, Hyderabad (Begumpet), 1991 to 2020.
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| Label | mm |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.2 |
| Feb | 10.2 |
| Mar | 12.3 |
| Apr | 27.2 |
| May | 34.5 |
| Jun | 113.8 |
| Jul | 162 |
| Aug | 203.9 |
| Sep | 148.5 |
| Oct | 113.9 |
| Nov | 19.1 |
| Dec | 5 |
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| Season | Area | Actual (mm) | Normal (mm) | Departure (%) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest monsoon 2025 (June to September) | Telangana | 958.8 | 734.8 | +30 | IMD subdivision map, 30 Sep 2025 |
| Southwest monsoon 2026 (June to September) | Telangana | 605.1 | 734.8 | -18 | IMD subdivision map, 30 Sep 2026 |
| Southwest monsoon 2026, to 29 September | Telangana | 605 | 728 | -17 | ICAR-CRIDA rainfall progress table (IMD data) |
| Finding | Figure | Study |
|---|---|---|
| Samples from dogs with gastroenteritis | 475 | Dema et al., Arch Virol 2023 |
| Positive for canine parvovirus | 64.8% | Dema et al., Arch Virol 2023 |
| Positive for canine distemper virus | 8% | Dema et al., Arch Virol 2023 |
| DHPPiL-vaccinated dogs positive for at least one virus | 70.3% | Dema et al., Arch Virol 2023 |
Rain brings stomach bugs as well as damp coats. A Hyderabad study of 475 dogs with gastroenteritis found parvovirus in 64.8%, and 70.3% of vaccinated dogs still carried at least one virus. Ask your vet about boosters before the monsoon.
Is Hyderabad air safe for dogs?
Yes, by CPCB's count. Hyderabad had no Poor air day in 2025 across 364 daily bulletins, and an average AQI of 81.9.
2026 has been cleaner still. To 14 October it had 50 Good days, 233 Satisfactory and only 4 Moderate, with an average AQI of 69.2 and a peak of 105.
Winter is the weak spot. November and December 2025 had 12 and 12 Moderate days, and averaged AQIs of 96 and 99.
Counted by dogeats.in from CPCB National AQI daily bulletins. October covers 1 to 14 October.
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| Label | Good | Satisfactory | Moderate | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 20 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | Days with data | Good | Satisfactory | Moderate | Poor or worse | Average AQI | Highest AQI |
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| 2025 | 364 | 0 | 310 | 54 | 0 | 81.9 | 132 |
| 2026 to 14 Oct | 287 | 50 | 233 | 4 | 0 | 69.2 | 105 |
Hyderabad had the highest share of clean-air days of 25 cities in our pet friendly cities index for 2025, at 85.2%, and ranks second overall.
Can a German Shepherd, Labrador or Husky live in Hyderabad?
A German Shepherd can, with care. Our guide names Hyderabad as a good city for it, because dry heat is easier on the coat than coastal humidity. It scores 52.2 here, against 28.6 in Chennai.
The Labrador Retriever scores 53.3 and ranks 34 of 58. Its guide does not name Hyderabad either way, so its score comes from its heat and AC ratings alone.
The Siberian Husky scores 7.2. Its guide names Hyderabad among the places where the coat is hard to manage, along with the Saint Bernard, Tibetan Mastiff and Chow Chow.
Breeds from our most-searched dog breeds report. Red bars mark breeds whose guide names Hyderabad as hard. dogeats.in editorial scores.
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| Label | score |
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| Poodle | 92.2 |
| Belgian Malinois | 65 |
| Pit Bull | 63.3 |
| Shih Tzu | 55.6 |
| Labrador Retriever | 53.3 |
| German Shepherd | 52.2 |
| Pug | 46.7 |
| Rottweiler | 40 |
| Great Dane | 40 |
| Dogo Argentino | 35.6 |
| French Bulldog | 29.4 |
| Chow Chow | 13.9 |
| Siberian Husky | 7.2 |
| Saint Bernard | 7.2 |
| Tibetan Mastiff | 7.2 |
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Hyderabad fit score minus Chennai fit score, dogeats.in editorial data.
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| Label | points |
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| Dachshund | +26 |
| Beagle | +25.2 |
| Japanese Spitz | +25 |
| Bull Terrier | +24.6 |
| Cocker Spaniel | +23.6 |
| German Shepherd | +23.6 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | +23 |
| Lhasa Apso | +23 |
| American Eskimo Dog | +22 |
| Cane Corso | +21.2 |
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The Dachshund gains the most from Hyderabad's dry air: it scores 85.6 here and 59.5 in Chennai. The Beagle gains almost as much, at 81.1 against 55.9. Our Chennai report shows the other side of the coin.
How do you register a pet dog in Hyderabad?
GHMC moved pet dog registration onto its MyGHMC app in August 2024 and made it free, Deccan Chronicle reported. In 2021 the fee was Rs 50, and only 465 of an estimated 50,000 pet dogs were registered.
We found no later GHMC count of registered dogs. Our registration fee report tracks the fee in 20 cities.
Hyderabad has the largest published city street dog figure. GHMC told the Telangana High Court in 2024 that 3,79,156 dogs lived in its limits, 80% of them sterilised; the method was not published.
| Measure | Figure | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet dog registration fee | Free on the MyGHMC app | August 2024 | Deccan Chronicle, 17 August 2024 |
| Earlier registration fee | Rs 50 | December 2021 | Deccan Chronicle, 21 December 2021 |
| Pet dogs registered | 465 of about 50,000 | December 2021 | Deccan Chronicle, 21 December 2021 |
| Maximum fine for violations cited by GHMC | Rs 50,000 | December 2021 | Deccan Chronicle, 21 December 2021 |
| Street dogs in GHMC limits | 3,79,156 | 2024 | GHMC to Telangana High Court, via Deccan Chronicle |
| Of which sterilised | 3,03,200 (80%) | 2024 | Deccan Chronicle, 20 July 2024 |
| Street dogs, core urban region estimate | About 4,70,000 | May 2026 | The Hans India, 4 May 2026 |
| Dogs sterilised by GHMC | 51,887 | 2023-24 | Siasat, May 2024 |
| Street dogs, Livestock Census (Hyderabad district) | 10,553 | 2019 | DAHD district table |
| Registered vets, Telangana | 2,306 | 31 March 2024 | Lok Sabha unstarred question 279 |
| Registered vets per lakh people, Telangana | 6.0 | 2024 | dogeats.in from LS Q279 and NCRB population |
| Public dog park | Kondapur, 1.3 acres, Rs 1.1 crore | Opened 2018 | Deccan Chronicle, 16 September 2018 |
| Service | Price (Rs) | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Rabies vaccine, PVNRTVU teaching hospital | 100 | PVNRTVU rate card |
| Six-way combination vaccine, PVNRTVU | 400 | PVNRTVU rate card |
| Anti-rabies vaccine, Vetic clinic | 699 | Vetic Hyderabad page, October 2026 |
| DHPPiL vaccine, Vetic clinic | 899 | Vetic Hyderabad page, October 2026 |
| Kennel boarding, small to medium dog, per day | 999 | Seven Oaks Pet Hospital |
| Kennel boarding, small, medium, large breed | 500, 700, 1,200 | CTH Kennels |
| Home boarding, median starting price per night (8 hosts) | 822.50 | The Pet Nest, October 2026 |
| Daycare, 9 am to 7 pm | 699 | Seven Oaks Pet Hospital |
| Basic command training, 8 sessions | 9,999 | Pawspace Hyderabad |
GHMC opened a Kondapur dog park in 2018 and billed it as India's first certified dog park. GHMC built it on 1.3 acres for Rs 1.1 crore, with off-leash areas and a clinic.
Telangana has 6.0 registered vets per lakh people, against 8.6 in Tamil Nadu. A government teaching hospital rabies shot costs Rs 100 at PVNRTVU, against Rs 699 at a Vetic clinic.
How do all 58 breeds rank for Hyderabad?
Our guides name Hyderabad as good for 28 breeds, 13 of them with a condition such as a summer clip or a cooled room. They name it as hard for 12, mostly heavy-coated or flat-faced dogs.
30 breeds score 60 or more here. Only 15 score under 40.
| Rank | Breed | Hyderabad fit score | Heat (1-5) | Copes without AC (1-5) | Monsoon (1-5) | Suits a flat (1-5) | Beginner (1-5) | Our guide on Hyderabad | Origin |
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| 1 | Indian Pariah Dog | 93.3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | Not named | Indian |
| 2 | Poodle | 92.2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | Named good | Imported |
| 3 | Chihuahua | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | Named good | Imported |
| 4 | Mudhol Hound | 90 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | Named good | Indian |
| 5 | Miniature Pinscher | 87.8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Named good | Imported |
| 6 | Rhodesian Ridgeback | 87.8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Named good | Imported |
| 7 | Dachshund | 85.6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | Named good | Imported |
| 8 | Chippiparai | 85 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | Good, with a condition | Indian |
| 9 | Kanni | 85 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | Good, with a condition | Indian |
| 10 | Indian Spitz | 82.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | Not named | Indian |
| 11 | Beagle | 81.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Named good | Imported |
| 12 | Rampur Greyhound | 80 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | Not named | Indian |
| 13 | Yorkshire Terrier | 78.9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | Named good | Imported |
| 14 | Rajapalayam | 78.3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | Good, with a condition | Indian |
| 15 | Doberman | 76.7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Named good | Imported |
| 16 | Jack Russell Terrier | 76.7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Named good | Imported |
| 17 | Bichon Frise | 73.9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 18 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 71.7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 19 | Lhasa Apso | 71.7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 20 | Maltese | 71.7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 21 | Kombai | 71.1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Not named | Indian |
| 22 | Japanese Spitz | 70 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Named good | Imported |
| 23 | Bull Terrier | 67.8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Named good | Imported |
| 24 | Belgian Malinois | 65 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 25 | Cocker Spaniel | 65 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 26 | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 65 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 27 | Pit Bull | 63.3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Named good | Imported |
| 28 | Dalmatian | 60.6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 29 | Shiba Inu | 60.6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 30 | German Spitz | 60 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Not named | Imported |
| 31 | Cane Corso | 58.9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Named good | Imported |
| 32 | American Eskimo Dog | 56.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | Good, with a condition | Imported |
| 33 | Shih Tzu | 55.6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | Not named | Imported |
| 34 | Labrador Retriever | 53.3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | Not named | Imported |
| 35 | German Shepherd | 52.2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Named good | Imported |
| 36 | Golden Retriever | 51.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | Not named | Imported |
| 37 | Pomeranian | 48.9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not named | Imported |
| 38 | Boxer | 46.7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | Not named | Imported |
| 39 | Bully Kutta | 46.7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Not named | Indian |
| 40 | Pug | 46.7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | Not named | Imported |
| 41 | Great Dane | 40 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Not named | Imported |
| 42 | Kangal | 40 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Not named | Imported |
| 43 | Rottweiler | 40 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Not named | Imported |
| 44 | Dogo Argentino | 35.6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Not named | Imported |
| 45 | Bullmastiff | 31.1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Not named | Imported |
| 46 | French Bulldog | 29.4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | Named hard | Imported |
| 47 | English Mastiff | 28.9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Not named | Imported |
| 48 | Australian Shepherd | 27.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Named hard | Imported |
| 49 | Border Collie | 25 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Named hard | Imported |
| 50 | Pekingese | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | Named hard | Imported |
| 51 | English Bulldog | 20.6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | Named hard | Imported |
| 52 | Chow Chow | 13.9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Named hard | Imported |
| 53 | Samoyed | 13.9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Named hard | Imported |
| 54 | Bernese Mountain Dog | 9.4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Named hard | Imported |
| 55 | Alaskan Malamute | 7.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Named hard | Imported |
| 56 | Saint Bernard | 7.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Named hard | Imported |
| 57 | Siberian Husky | 7.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Named hard | Imported |
| 58 | Tibetan Mastiff | 7.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Named hard | Imported |
Compare the same breeds across cities in best dog breeds by Indian city, or in our Kolkata report for a humid eastern city.
Frequently asked questions
Which dog is best for Hyderabad weather?
The Indian Pariah Dog is best for Hyderabad weather in our ranking, at 93.3 of 100. The Poodle (92.2), Chihuahua and Mudhol Hound (90) follow. Hyderabad's heat is dry, which suits more breeds than Chennai or Kolkata.
Which dog is best for a flat in Hyderabad?
The Poodle, Chihuahua, Miniature Pinscher and Dachshund suit Hyderabad flats, scoring 92.2, 90, 87.8 and 85.6. Each rates 4 or 5 of 5 for flat living in our guides.
Can a German Shepherd live in Hyderabad?
Yes, with summer care. Our German Shepherd guide names Hyderabad as a good city because dry heat is easier on its coat than coastal humidity. It scores 52.2 for Hyderabad against 28.6 for Chennai.
Can a Husky live in Hyderabad?
A Siberian Husky scores 7.2 of 100 for Hyderabad, near the bottom of 58 breeds. Its guide names Hyderabad as hard, and Begumpet's May mean maximum is 39.7C.
What is the hottest month in Hyderabad for dogs?
May. IMD's 1991 to 2020 normals put Begumpet's mean daily maximum at 39.7C in May and 38.2C in April. From 2016 to 2024 the 2.30 pm reading hit 40C or more on 15.6 days a year on average.
Is dog registration free in Hyderabad?
GHMC made pet dog registration free on its MyGHMC app in August 2024, Deccan Chronicle reported. The fee had been Rs 50 in 2021, when only 465 of about 50,000 pet dogs were registered.
Does Hyderabad have a dog park?
Yes. GHMC opened a 1.3-acre dog park at Kondapur in 2018, built for Rs 1.1 crore, with off-leash areas and a clinic. News reports at the time called it India's first public dog park.
How many stray dogs are there in Hyderabad?
GHMC told the Telangana High Court in 2024 that 3,79,156 street dogs live in its limits, with 3,03,200 (80%) sterilised. Officials put the wider core urban region at about 4.70 lakh in May 2026.
Methodology and limitations
Ranking: dogeats.in editorial data compiled from our 58 breed guides, October 2026. Each guide rates a breed from 1 to 5 on heat, monsoon, flat living, coping without AC, being left alone and beginner friendliness. For Hyderabad we weighted heat 3, coping without AC 2, flat living 2, monsoon 1 and beginner friendliness 1, then scaled the weighted mean to 100.
Heat gets the top weight because April and May average 38C or more. Monsoon gets less weight than in Chennai or Kolkata because Hyderabad gets 860 mm a year. A guide that names Hyderabad as good adds 10 points, or 5 with a condition such as a yard. A guide that names it as hard takes away 15. Scores are capped at 0 and 100, the same method as our other city reports.
Climate: IMD 1991 to 2020 climatological tables for Hyderabad (Begumpet) and five other metros. Afternoon temperature, heat index and evening humidity come from NOAA Integrated Surface Database hourly reports for Begumpet (WMO 43128), 2016 to August 2025. We used the 09:00 UTC reading for 2.30 pm and the 12:00 UTC reading for 5.30 pm.
Muggy days come from ERA5 reanalysis daily dew point, via Open-Meteo, with a muggy day at a daily mean dew point of 24C or more. Heatwave days come from IMD data tabled in Parliament. Air quality days were counted from CPCB daily AQI bulletins to 14 October 2026. Prices are listed rates checked in October 2026.
Sources
- India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad (Begumpet) climatological table 1991 to 2020, Monthly temperature, rainfall, rainy days and thunder days
- Central Pollution Control Board, National AQI daily bulletins 2025 and 2026 (14 October 2026 shown; one PDF per day), Hyderabad AQI category and value by day
- Ministry of Earth Sciences, Lok Sabha unstarred question 4494, 20 August 2025, Telangana heatwave days, 2015 to 2025
- Also consulted: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Integrated Surface Database (ISD-Lite), station 43128, US National Weather Service, heat index equation, US National Weather Service, heat index categories, ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus Climate Change Service) via the Open-Meteo archive API, IMD, Salient features of the 2025 monsoon, IMD, Salient features of the 2026 southwest monsoon season, 30 September 2026, ICAR-CRIDA, progress of rainfall by subdivision to 29 September 2026 (IMD data), Deccan Chronicle, 20 July 2024, The Hans India, 4 May 2026, Siasat Daily, 21 May 2024, Deccan Chronicle, 17 August 2024, Deccan Chronicle, 21 December 2021, Deccan Chronicle, 16 September 2018, Lok Sabha unstarred question 279, answered 2 December 2025, NCRB, Crime in India 2024, population annexure, DAHD, district-wise stray dogs, 20th Livestock Census 2019, PVNRTVU, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Rajendranagar, Vetic, pet vaccination page, Hyderabad, Seven Oaks Pet Hospital, Hyderabad, boarding and daycare, CTH Kennels, Hyderabad, The Pet Nest, home pet boarding, Hyderabad, Pawspace, dog training, Hyderabad, Dema et al., viral pathogens in canine gastroenteritis, Arch Virol 2023.
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