Ranking · Updated October 2026
Best Dogs for Rajasthan in 2026: Which Breeds Survive Jaipur, Jodhpur and Thar Desert Heat, Ranked with IMD and CPCB Data
The best dog for Rajasthan is the Indian Pariah Dog, which scores 100 out of 100 in our ranking of 58 breeds. The Mudhol Hound, Rampur Greyhound and Rhodesian Ridgeback also reach 100. Heat decides the list: West Rajasthan logged 271 heatwave days from 2015 to 2025, and Churu reached 50.5 C in May 2024. Our guides name Rajasthan as hard for 19 breeds.
Key findings
- The Indian Pariah Dog, Mudhol Hound, Rampur Greyhound and Rhodesian Ridgeback all score 100 out of 100 for Rajasthan.
- West Rajasthan logged 271 heatwave days from 2015 to 2025, including 58 in 2022 and 33 in 2025.
- The normal May high is 42.7 C at Phalodi and 41.1 C at Jaipur, in IMD's 1991 to 2020 normals.
- A Rajasthan station was India's hottest in 43 of 81 IMD daily releases from April to June 2025.
- Our guides name Rajasthan as hard for 19 of 58 breeds and as good for 10.
- Sri Ganganagar had 85 Poor AQI days in 2025, against 26 in Jaipur.
- The 2025 monsoon gave West Rajasthan 478.0 mm, 68.5% above normal, before a 29.7% shortfall in 2026.
- Rajasthan had 6.9 registered vets per lakh people in 2024, and 37.0% of government vet posts were vacant.
Which dog breed is best for Rajasthan?
The Indian Pariah Dog is the best dog for Rajasthan in our ranking. It shares the top score of 100 with the Mudhol Hound, Rampur Greyhound and Rhodesian Ridgeback, and leads on base score.
All four rate 5 out of 5 for heat and for coping without AC, and each guide names Rajasthan as a good place for the breed. 8 of our 58 breeds rate 5 for heat, and 7 of them are Indian breeds.
The Rajasthan score weighs heat tolerance and coping without AC three times each, and beginner friendliness once. Rajasthan's normal May high is above 40 C at all 11 IMD stations we used, so heat decides almost everything.
dogeats.in editorial ranking from our 58 breed guides, October 2026. Green = Indian breed. Scores are capped at 100.
Show the numbers
| Label | score |
|---|---|
| Indian Pariah Dog | 100 |
| Mudhol Hound | 100 |
| Rampur Greyhound | 100 |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback | 100 |
| Chippiparai | 94.3 |
| Kanni | 94.3 |
| Indian Spitz | 92.9 |
| Rajapalayam | 91.4 |
| Kombai | 88.6 |
| Poodle | 80.0 |
| Beagle | 77.1 |
| Chihuahua | 77.1 |
Embed this chart
| Rank | Breed | Rajasthan score | Heat | No AC | Beginner | Can stay alone | Puppy or adoption (Rs) | Monthly cost (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Pariah Dog | 100 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | Free to about 3,000 | 2,000 to 4,500 |
| 2 | Mudhol Hound | 100 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3,000 to 10,000 | 3,000 to 6,000 |
| 3 | Rampur Greyhound | 100 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8,000 to 20,000 | 3,000 to 6,500 |
| 4 | Rhodesian Ridgeback | 100 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 35,000 to 60,000 | 5,000 to 11,000 |
| 5 | Chippiparai | 94.3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5,000 to 12,000 | 2,500 to 5,000 |
| 6 | Kanni | 94.3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5,000 to 15,000, where available | 2,500 to 5,000 |
| 7 | Indian Spitz | 92.9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5,000 to 15,000 | 3,000 to 6,000 |
| 8 | Rajapalayam | 91.4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5,000 to 15,000 | 3,000 to 6,500 |
| 9 | Kombai | 88.6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5,000 to 15,000 | 3,000 to 6,000 |
| 10 | Poodle | 80.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30,000 to 50,000 | 4,000 to 10,000 including grooming |
| 11 | Beagle | 77.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15,000 to 25,000 | 3,500 to 7,000 |
| 12 | Chihuahua | 77.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15,000 to 25,000 | 2,000 to 5,000 |
| 13 | Dachshund | 77.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15,000 to 30,000 | 3,000 to 6,500 |
| 14 | Miniature Pinscher | 77.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15,000 to 28,000 | 2,500 to 5,500 |
| 15 | Doberman | 74.3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20,000 to 35,000 | 6,000 to 12,000 |
| 16 | Jack Russell Terrier | 74.3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20,000 to 30,000 | 2,500 to 6,000 |
| 17 | Belgian Malinois | 71.4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 30,000 to 50,000 | 6,000 to 14,000 including training |
| 18 | Bully Kutta | 64.3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15,000 to 50,000, highly variable | 8,000 to 18,000 |
| 19 | Bichon Frise | 62.9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 30,000 to 45,000 | 4,000 to 8,500 including grooming |
| 20 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 60.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 50,000 to 75,000 | 4,500 to 10,000 including likely cardiac care |
Can a Labrador, German Shepherd or Husky live in Rajasthan?
Only with serious cooling. The Labrador Retriever ranks 36 of 58 for Rajasthan with 33.6. Its guide says Rajasthan summer highs are beyond what the coat can shed.
The German Shepherd ranks 42 with 25.0, and its guide calls interior Rajasthan in May and June beyond safe working temperatures. The Siberian Husky scores 20.0 and rates 1 out of 5 for heat.
The Beagle (11) and Doberman (15) are the best placed popular foreign breeds, each rated 4 for heat. The Pug ranks 55, and its guide calls Rajasthan's summer temperatures unsurvivable for the breed outdoors.
dogeats.in editorial scores. Green 70 or more, amber 50 to 69, red under 50.
Show the numbers
| Label | score |
|---|---|
| Indian Pariah Dog (#1) | 100 |
| Beagle (#11) | 77.1 |
| Doberman (#15) | 74.3 |
| Golden Retriever (#35) | 33.6 |
| Labrador Retriever (#36) | 33.6 |
| Pomeranian (#40) | 27.9 |
| Shih Tzu (#41) | 27.9 |
| German Shepherd (#42) | 25.0 |
| Rottweiler (#49) | 22.1 |
| Siberian Husky (#53) | 20.0 |
| Pug (#55) | 13.6 |
Embed this chart
| Breed | Rank | Rajasthan score | Heat (1 to 5) | What the guide says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Pariah Dog | 1 | 100 | 5 | Good: Rajasthan and Gujarat, where heat tolerance matters most |
| Beagle | 11 | 77.1 | 4 | Not named |
| Doberman | 15 | 74.3 | 4 | Not named |
| Golden Retriever | 35 | 33.6 | 2 | Hard: Ahmedabad and interior Rajasthan in peak summer |
| Labrador Retriever | 36 | 33.6 | 2 | Hard: Rajasthan and interior Gujarat, summer highs beyond what the coat can shed |
| Pomeranian | 40 | 27.9 | 2 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat summers, when outdoor time becomes unsafe |
| Shih Tzu | 41 | 27.9 | 2 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat in summer, outdoor time becomes unsafe for weeks |
| German Shepherd | 42 | 25.0 | 2 | Hard: Interior Rajasthan in May and June, beyond safe working temperatures |
| Rottweiler | 49 | 22.1 | 2 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat summers, outdoor exercise becomes unsafe for months |
| Siberian Husky | 53 | 20.0 | 1 | Not named |
| Pug | 55 | 13.6 | 1 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat in summer, outdoor temperatures are unsurvivable for a Pug |
How hot does Rajasthan get for dogs?
Very hot, for months. May is the hottest month at every station, and the 1991 to 2020 normal May high ranges from 40.2 C at Udaipur to 42.7 C at Phalodi.
Jaipur averages 41.1 C in May. Churu and Kota average 42.6 C, and nights in Kota stay near 30.0 C in May.
Single days go much higher. Churu reached 50.5 C on 28 May 2024, its highest May reading on IMD's station page. Barmer hit 49.9 C and Bikaner 48.6 C in the same May. Our heat risk ranking rates every breed.
Source: IMD climatological tables, 1991 to 2020, 11 Rajasthan stations.
Show the numbers
| Label | C |
|---|---|
| Phalodi | 42.7 C |
| Churu | 42.6 C |
| Kota | 42.6 C |
| Barmer | 42.3 C |
| Bikaner | 42.2 C |
| Jaisalmer | 42.1 C |
| Sri Ganganagar | 41.9 C |
| Jodhpur | 41.2 C |
| Jaipur | 41.1 C |
| Ajmer | 40.3 C |
| Udaipur | 40.2 C |
Embed this chart
| Station | May max (C) | May min (C) | Jan min (C) | Yearly rain (mm) | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phalodi | 42.7 | 25.2 | 6.4 | 129.2 | 8.2 |
| Churu | 42.6 | 26.4 | 5.6 | 426.2 | 26.1 |
| Kota | 42.6 | 30.0 | 11.2 | 816.2 | 38.6 |
| Barmer | 42.3 | 27.1 | 10.2 | 304.4 | 15.4 |
| Bikaner | 42.2 | 27.7 | 7.7 | 285.9 | 18.8 |
| Jaisalmer | 42.1 | 26.5 | 9.3 | 236.9 | 13.1 |
| Sri Ganganagar | 41.9 | 24.9 | 5.9 | 311.9 | 18.9 |
| Jodhpur | 41.2 | 27.6 | 9.6 | 370.2 | 20.9 |
| Jaipur | 41.1 | 27.1 | 8.4 | 600.3 | 34.3 |
| Ajmer | 40.3 | 28.0 | 10.1 | 571.4 | 31.2 |
| Udaipur | 40.2 | 25.8 | 7.6 | 674.2 | 33.9 |
| Station | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | May record (C) | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churu | 46.8 | 50.2 | 49.0 | 47.6 | 48.5 | 50.0 | 46.6 | 47.9 | 45.7 | 50.5 | 50.5 | 28-05-2024 |
| Kota | 46.4 | 48.2 | 47.2 | 46.5 | 45.4 | 47.4 | 43.3 | 47.2 | 45.4 | 48.2 | 48.2 | 27 and 28-05-2024; 19 and 20-05-2016 |
| Barmer | 45.0 | 49.5 | 46.2 | 46.9 | 45.2 | 45.9 | 43.5 | 48.1 | 45.7 | 49.9 | 49.9 | 27-05-2024 |
| Bikaner | 45.1 | 49.5 | 46.4 | 46.8 | 47.0 | 48.0 | 46.4 | 48.2 | 45.5 | 48.6 | 49.5 | 19-05-2016 |
| Jaisalmer | 46.5 | 49.0 | 47.0 | 46.5 | 46.5 | 46.4 | 44.6 | 47.5 | 46.0 | 45.4 | 49.0 | 19-05-2016 |
| Sri Ganganagar | 46.2 | 49.2 | 48.3 | 48.7 | 49.6 | 48.9 | 47.3 | 48.3 | 44.8 | 49.4 | 49.6 | 31-05-2019 |
| Jodhpur | 44.5 | 48.8 | 44.3 | 45.1 | 44.7 | 44.4 | 42.5 | 46.3 | 44.4 | 47.6 | 48.8 | 19-05-2016 |
| Jaipur | 45.9 | 46.5 | 45.1 | 45.4 | 45.2 | 45.0 | 42.6 | 45.6 | 43.5 | 46.6 | 46.6 | 28-05-2024 |
| Ajmer | 43.5 | 46.2 | 44.0 | 44.4 | 44.5 | 44.0 | 41.0 | 45.2 | 42.9 | 46.3 | 46.3 | 27-05-2024 |
| Udaipur | 43.0 | 46.4 | 43.0 | 44.4 | 42.8 | 43.0 | 40.6 | 44.0 | 42.4 | 45.4 | 46.4 | 19-05-2016 |
How many heatwave days does Rajasthan get?
West Rajasthan logged 271 heatwave days from 2015 to 2025, more than any other IMD subdivision in that period. East Rajasthan logged 141.
The worst year was 2022, with 58 days in the west and 28 in the east. 2025 brought 33 days in West Rajasthan and 21 in East Rajasthan.
Rajasthan often has the country's hottest day. IMD's daily press release named a Rajasthan station as India's hottest in 43 of 81 releases from April to June 2025, and 19 of 90 in 2026.
Source: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Lok Sabha unstarred question 4494, 20 August 2025 (IMD subdivision counts).
Show the numbers
| Label | days |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 33 |
Embed this chart
| Year | West Rajasthan | East Rajasthan |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24 | 10 |
| 2016 | 28 | 11 |
| 2017 | 28 | 14 |
| 2018 | 29 | 5 |
| 2019 | 28 | 25 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 |
| 2022 | 58 | 28 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 29 | 23 |
| 2025 | 33 | 21 |
| Total | 271 | 141 |
| Reading for | Station | Temperature (C) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Sri Ganganagar | 49.4 |
| 23 May 2025 | Jaisalmer | 48.0 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Sri Ganganagar | 48.0 |
| 12 May 2026 | Barmer | 48.3 |
| 27 May 2026 | Sri Ganganagar | 48.2 |
| 11 May 2026 | Barmer | 47.3 |
How dry is Rajasthan, and how did the 2025 and 2026 monsoons go?
Very dry before the monsoon. Modelled humidity in Jaipur averages 29.7% in April and 77.3% in August, ERA5 data for 1991 to 2020 show. Jodhpur drops to 27.8% in April.
Dry heat lets dogs cool by panting, until the monsoon arrives. Jaipur had 87 muggy days in 2024 and 81 in 2025, against a 1991 to 2020 average of 39.3.
The 2025 monsoon was huge. West Rajasthan got 478.0 mm, 68.5% above normal, and East Rajasthan 1,010.0 mm, 61.2% above. All 33 Rajasthan districts in IMD's table were in excess or large excess. 2026 swung the other way, with West Rajasthan 29.7% short to 29 September.
Modelled data: Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, grid cell over Jaipur.
Show the numbers
| Label | % |
|---|---|
| Jan | 60.9% |
| Feb | 51.0% |
| Mar | 39.7% |
| Apr | 29.7% |
| May | 30.9% |
| Jun | 46.9% |
| Jul | 70.0% |
| Aug | 77.3% |
| Sep | 67.4% |
| Oct | 50.1% |
| Nov | 52.9% |
| Dec | 59.6% |
Embed this chart
| Subdivision | Season | Actual (mm) | Normal (mm) | Departure (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Rajasthan | Jun to Sep 2025 | 478.0 | 283.6 | 68.5 |
| East Rajasthan | Jun to Sep 2025 | 1,010.0 | 626.6 | 61.2 |
| West Rajasthan | 1 Jun to 29 Sep 2026 | 199 | 283 | -29.7 |
| East Rajasthan | 1 Jun to 29 Sep 2026 | 517 | 626 | -17.4 |
Is Rajasthan's air bad for dogs?
In the desert towns, often. Sri Ganganagar had 85 days at Poor AQI or worse in 2025, Bikaner 58 and Churu 58, in CPCB bulletins. The AQI and dogs report compares 21 cities.
Jaipur had 26 Poor days in 2025, 10 of them in November, and 6 so far in 2026. Jodhpur had 7 and Udaipur 6.
Dust drives the desert peaks. In 5 of 6 western desert towns, the worst AQI of 2025 came in April or May. Bikaner hit 356 on 2 May 2025. Keep dogs indoors on dust storm days and rinse their eyes and paws after.
Source: CPCB daily AQI bulletins, 2025 (4 pm), parsed by dogeats.in.
Show the numbers
| Label | days |
|---|---|
| Sri Ganganagar | 85 |
| Bikaner | 58 |
| Churu | 58 |
| Sikar | 52 |
| Kota | 41 |
| Jaisalmer | 27 |
| Jaipur | 26 |
| Pali | 21 |
| Barmer | 12 |
| Jodhpur | 7 |
| Udaipur | 6 |
| Ajmer | 5 |
Embed this chart
| City | 2025 days reported | 2025 Poor or worse | 2025 average AQI | 2025 highest AQI | Date of highest | 2026 days to 14 Oct | 2026 Poor or worse | 2026 average AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Ganganagar | 355 | 85 | 154.7 | 321 | 21 Apr | 272 | 42 | 146.2 |
| Bikaner | 323 | 58 | 143.0 | 356 | 2 May | 272 | 39 | 144.4 |
| Churu | 358 | 58 | 134.5 | 327 | 16 Jan | 281 | 26 | 127.5 |
| Sikar | 359 | 52 | 128.9 | 312 | 15 May | 281 | 19 | 127.2 |
| Kota | 364 | 41 | 124.2 | 304 | 22 Nov | 287 | 14 | 104.7 |
| Jaisalmer | 364 | 27 | 119.9 | 344 | 28 May | 286 | 18 | 115.2 |
| Jaipur | 364 | 26 | 126.6 | 290 | 22 Nov | 287 | 6 | 116.3 |
| Pali | 354 | 21 | 129.6 | 346 | 2 May | 276 | 11 | 126.0 |
| Barmer | 362 | 12 | 110.0 | 308 | 20 Apr | 284 | 9 | 102.8 |
| Jodhpur | 364 | 7 | 106.9 | 222 | 19 Jan | 287 | 3 | 98.4 |
| Udaipur | 354 | 6 | 99.9 | 239 | 21 Oct | 278 | 4 | 107.5 |
| Ajmer | 361 | 5 | 93.6 | 295 | 27 Jan | 272 | 0 | 93.7 |
How many street dogs and vets does Rajasthan have, and do you need a licence?
Rajasthan has one of India's largest street dog populations. The 2019 Livestock Census counted 12,75,596, or 16.5 per 1,000 people, and 88.5% of them lived in rural areas.
Vets are thin on the ground. Rajasthan had 5,669 registered vets on 31 March 2024, or 6.9 per lakh people. 37.0% of sanctioned government vet posts were vacant, 1,367 of 3,691.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation made registration of pet dogs and cats mandatory in July 2026. Owners who miss the 30 September 2026 deadline face fines of up to Rs 5,000. Breeders and pet shops pay Rs 1,000 plus GST to register and Rs 500 plus GST a year to renew.
Source: Lok Sabha unstarred question 4870, 1 April 2025 (DAHD, IDSP data).
Show the numbers
| Label | cases |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 88,029 |
| 2023 | 1,03,533 |
| 2024 | 1,40,543 |
Embed this chart
| Item | Figure | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipur pet registration | Mandatory for pet dogs and cats; owner fee not stated in reports | Jul 2026 | Free Press Journal |
| Jaipur fines | Up to Rs 5,000 after 30 Sep 2026; Rs 2,000 for other violations; Rs 100 a day if impounded | Jul 2026 | LatestLY |
| Jaipur breeder and pet shop registration | Rs 1,000 + GST; renewal Rs 500 + GST a year | Jul 2026 | LatestLY |
| Registered vets | 5,669 (6.9 per lakh people) | 31 Mar 2024 | Lok Sabha USQ 279 |
| Vacant vet posts | 1,367 of 3,691 (37.0%) | 2025 answer | Lok Sabha USQ 279 |
| Livestock per registered vet | 11,704 | 2023 | Lok Sabha USQ 535 |
| Mobile vet units (1962) | 536 running | 2026 | DAHD |
| Animals treated by mobile units | 37,01,865 | 2026 | DAHD |
| Street dogs | 12,75,596 | 2019 | 20th Livestock Census |
| Street dogs per 1,000 people | 16.5 | 2019 | DAHD census and population projection |
| Owned dogs, rural | 2,11,660 in 2019 (77.4% of owned dogs); 5,28,780 in 2012 (92.8%) | 2019 and 2012 | 20th and 19th Livestock Census |
| Dog bite cases | 1,40,543 (172 per lakh people) | 2024 | Lok Sabha USQ 4870 |
| Sri Ganganagar dog bites | 1,840 in three months | 2026 | Supreme Court judgment, 19 May 2026 |
| Urban households in independent houses | 67.7% (17.4% in flats) | 2018 | NSS Report 584 |
| Dog park | No municipal pet dog park found in our search | Oct 2026 | dogeats.in search |
Bites rose 59.7% from 2022 to 2024. See our dog bite and rabies data and the heatwave and heatstroke report.
Which dog breeds struggle most in Rajasthan?
Heavy, flat-faced and thick-coated breeds struggle most. The English Mastiff and Bullmastiff tie last at 7.9, behind the French Bulldog (10.7) and Pug (13.6).
Every breed in the bottom 10 rates 1 or 2 out of 5 for heat. 5 of their guides name Rajasthan summers as unsafe for outdoor exercise.
If you own one, keep it in a cooled room from April to June and walk it only around sunrise. Heatstroke can kill within hours, so see a vet at once for heavy panting, vomiting or collapse.
| Breed | Rank | Rajasthan score | Heat (1 to 5) | No AC (1 to 5) | What the guide says |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Mastiff | 58 | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | Hard: Rajasthan, Gujarat and central India summers, where walks become unsafe for months |
| Bullmastiff | 57 | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | Hard: Rajasthan, Gujarat and central India in May and June, when outdoor exercise is unsafe |
| French Bulldog | 56 | 10.7 | 1 | 1 | Hard: Ahmedabad and Rajasthan in summer, when outdoor time becomes unsafe for weeks |
| Pug | 55 | 13.6 | 1 | 1 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat in summer, outdoor temperatures are unsurvivable for a Pug |
| Tibetan Mastiff | 54 | 20.0 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| Siberian Husky | 53 | 20.0 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| Saint Bernard | 52 | 20.0 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| Chow Chow | 51 | 20.0 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| Alaskan Malamute | 50 | 20.0 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| Rottweiler | 49 | 22.1 | 2 | 2 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat summers, outdoor exercise becomes unsafe for months |
All 58 dog breeds ranked for Rajasthan
The full table lists every breed with its Rajasthan score, the editorial scores behind it and the line its guide gives Rajasthan. Sort it by any column, or download it as CSV.
| Rank | Breed | Rajasthan score | Base score | Guide points | Heat | No AC | Beginner | Rajasthan verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Pariah Dog | 100 | 97.1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | Good: Rajasthan and Gujarat, where heat tolerance matters most |
| 2 | Mudhol Hound | 100 | 94.3 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | Good: Rajasthan, Gujarat and other hot, dry regions, comfortable |
| 3 | Rampur Greyhound | 100 | 94.3 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | Good: Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur and the northern plains, climatically ideal |
| 4 | Rhodesian Ridgeback | 100 | 91.4 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | Good: Rajasthan and Gujarat, where the heat tolerance is a real asset |
| 5 | Chippiparai | 94.3 | 94.3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | Not named |
| 6 | Kanni | 94.3 | 94.3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | Not named |
| 7 | Indian Spitz | 92.9 | 82.9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | Good: Delhi, Jaipur and north India, comfortable through summer with normal precautions |
| 8 | Rajapalayam | 91.4 | 91.4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | Not named |
| 9 | Kombai | 88.6 | 88.6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | Not named |
| 10 | Poodle | 80.0 | 80.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not named |
| 11 | Beagle | 77.1 | 77.1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not named |
| 12 | Chihuahua | 77.1 | 77.1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not named |
| 13 | Dachshund | 77.1 | 77.1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not named |
| 14 | Miniature Pinscher | 77.1 | 77.1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not named |
| 15 | Doberman | 74.3 | 74.3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | Not named |
| 16 | Jack Russell Terrier | 74.3 | 74.3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | Not named |
| 17 | Belgian Malinois | 71.4 | 71.4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | Not named |
| 18 | Bully Kutta | 64.3 | 54.3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Good: Rural Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan farms, the traditional working context |
| 19 | Bichon Frise | 62.9 | 62.9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | Not named |
| 20 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 60.0 | 60.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not named |
| 21 | Cocker Spaniel | 60.0 | 60.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not named |
| 22 | Lhasa Apso | 60.0 | 60.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not named |
| 23 | Maltese | 60.0 | 60.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not named |
| 24 | Yorkshire Terrier | 60.0 | 60.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not named |
| 25 | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 59.3 | 54.3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Good with conditions: Delhi, Chandigarh and Jaipur from October to March, with careful summer timing |
| 26 | Dalmatian | 57.1 | 57.1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Not named |
| 27 | Cane Corso | 54.3 | 54.3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Not named |
| 28 | Kangal | 50.7 | 45.7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Good with conditions: Rural Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana farms with land, shade and dry heat |
| 29 | Australian Shepherd | 48.6 | 48.6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Not named |
| 30 | Border Collie | 45.7 | 45.7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Not named |
| 31 | Bull Terrier | 42.1 | 57.1 | -15 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat summers, where outdoor exercise stops for weeks |
| 32 | German Spitz | 39.3 | 54.3 | -15 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat summers, when outdoor time narrows sharply |
| 33 | Japanese Spitz | 39.3 | 54.3 | -15 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat in peak summer, where outdoor time narrows sharply |
| 34 | Pit Bull | 39.3 | 54.3 | -15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Hard: Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi summers, where outdoor exercise shrinks for months |
| 35 | Golden Retriever | 33.6 | 48.6 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Hard: Ahmedabad and interior Rajasthan in peak summer |
| 36 | Labrador Retriever | 33.6 | 48.6 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Hard: Rajasthan and interior Gujarat, summer highs beyond what the coat can shed |
| 37 | Shiba Inu | 33.6 | 48.6 | -15 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat in peak summer |
| 38 | American Eskimo Dog | 27.9 | 42.9 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Hard: Rajasthan and the north Indian plains in May and June without AC |
| 39 | Boxer | 27.9 | 42.9 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat in summer, when safe exercise windows nearly disappear |
| 40 | Pomeranian | 27.9 | 42.9 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat summers, when outdoor time becomes unsafe |
| 41 | Shih Tzu | 27.9 | 42.9 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat in summer, outdoor time becomes unsafe for weeks |
| 42 | German Shepherd | 25.0 | 40.0 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Hard: Interior Rajasthan in May and June, beyond safe working temperatures |
| 43 | Bernese Mountain Dog | 22.9 | 22.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not named |
| 44 | English Bulldog | 22.9 | 22.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not named |
| 45 | Pekingese | 22.9 | 22.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not named |
| 46 | Samoyed | 22.9 | 22.9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not named |
| 47 | Dogo Argentino | 22.1 | 37.1 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat summers, with months of unsafe outdoor exercise |
| 48 | Great Dane | 22.1 | 37.1 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Hard: Summer in Gujarat and Rajasthan, when being outdoors is unsafe |
| 49 | Rottweiler | 22.1 | 37.1 | -15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat summers, outdoor exercise becomes unsafe for months |
| 50 | Alaskan Malamute | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| 51 | Chow Chow | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| 52 | Saint Bernard | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| 53 | Siberian Husky | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| 54 | Tibetan Mastiff | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not named |
| 55 | Pug | 13.6 | 28.6 | -15 | 1 | 1 | 4 | Hard: Rajasthan and Gujarat in summer, outdoor temperatures are unsurvivable for a Pug |
| 56 | French Bulldog | 10.7 | 25.7 | -15 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Hard: Ahmedabad and Rajasthan in summer, when outdoor time becomes unsafe for weeks |
| 57 | Bullmastiff | 7.9 | 22.9 | -15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Hard: Rajasthan, Gujarat and central India in May and June, when outdoor exercise is unsafe |
| 58 | English Mastiff | 7.9 | 22.9 | -15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Hard: Rajasthan, Gujarat and central India summers, where walks become unsafe for months |
Frequently asked questions
Which dog is best for Rajasthan heat?
The Indian Pariah Dog, Mudhol Hound, Rampur Greyhound and Rhodesian Ridgeback each score 100 out of 100 in our Rajasthan ranking. All four rate 5 out of 5 for heat and for coping without AC.
Can a Labrador live in Rajasthan?
Only with AC from April to June. The Labrador scores 33.6 out of 100 for Rajasthan and ranks 36 of 58. Its guide says Rajasthan summer highs are beyond what its coat can shed.
Can a German Shepherd survive in Jaipur?
Only with heavy summer management. The German Shepherd scores 25.0 for Rajasthan, and its guide calls interior Rajasthan in May and June beyond safe working temperatures. Jaipur averages 41.1 C in May, so walks belong before sunrise and after dark.
Is a Husky okay in Rajasthan?
No, not without constant air conditioning. The Siberian Husky scores 20.0 out of 100 for Rajasthan and rates 1 out of 5 for heat.
How hot does Rajasthan get?
The normal May high is 42.7 C at Phalodi and 42.6 C at Churu. Churu reached 50.5 C on 28 May 2024, and Barmer 48.3 C on 12 May 2026.
What is the dog registration fee in Jaipur?
Reports on Jaipur Municipal Corporation's July 2026 rules do not state a fee for pet owners. Registration is mandatory, with fines of up to Rs 5,000 after 30 September 2026 and Rs 2,000 for other violations. Breeders and pet shops pay Rs 1,000 plus GST, and Rs 500 plus GST a year to renew.
How many stray dogs are there in Rajasthan?
The 2019 Livestock Census counted 12,75,596 street dogs in Rajasthan, 16.5 per 1,000 people. About 88.5% lived in rural areas.
Which Indian dog breed suits the desert?
Our guides name the Indian Pariah Dog, Mudhol Hound and Rampur Greyhound as good for Rajasthan, each rated 5 for heat. The Bully Kutta's guide names Rajasthan farms as its traditional working ground.
Methodology and limitations
Breed scores are dogeats.in editorial ratings from 1 to 5, taken from our 58 breed guides (October 2026). The Rajasthan score is a weighted average: Tolerates Indian heat x3, Copes without AC x3 and Beginner friendly x1. The average is multiplied by 20 to give a score out of 100.
We then read each guide's good-city and hard-city lines for Rajasthan, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner or Udaipur. A good line with no condition adds 10 points. A good line with a condition such as winter or summer cooling adds 5, and a hard line subtracts 15. When a guide names Rajasthan both as good and as hard, the hard line counts. Scores are capped at 0 and 100. Ties are broken by base score, then by name.
Climate normals are IMD climatological tables for 11 Rajasthan stations, 1991 to 2020. Yearly May highs and records come from IMD's city extremes pages. Heatwave days are IMD subdivision counts from Lok Sabha question 4494. Hottest-day counts come from IMD's daily national press releases for April to June, which name the previous day's highest temperature.
AQI counts come from 651 CPCB daily bulletins (4 pm) from 2 January 2025 to 14 October 2026, which we downloaded and parsed. Humidity and muggy days come from the Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive and are modelled. Monsoon totals are ICAR-CRIDA tables built from IMD data.
Vet, street dog, bite and licence figures come from Lok Sabha answers, DAHD's Livestock Census, a Supreme Court judgment and IANS, with dates in the tables. Prices are dogeats.in editorial ranges compiled from breeder and marketplace listings, October 2026.
Sources
- India Meteorological Department, climatological tables for Jaipur and 10 other Rajasthan stations, 1991 to 2020, Monthly temperature and rain normals
- Ministry of Earth Sciences, Lok Sabha unstarred question 4494, 20 August 2025, Annexure 1, Heatwave days in West and East Rajasthan, 2015 to 2025
- Central Pollution Control Board, National AQI daily bulletins, 2 January 2025 to 14 October 2026, AQI days in 12 Rajasthan cities
- Also consulted: IMD daily national press releases, 1 April to 30 June 2025 and 2026 (example: 13 May 2026), IMD city extremes pages, May, for 10 Rajasthan stations (read October 2026), ICAR-CRIDA (AICRPAM), progress of rainfall by subdivision to 30 September 2025, from IMD data, ICAR-CRIDA (AICRPAM), progress of rainfall by subdivision to 29 September 2026, from IMD data, Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis (Hersbach et al. 2020) via the Open-Meteo historical weather API, Lok Sabha unstarred question 279, 2 December 2025 (DAHD), Lok Sabha unstarred question 4870, 1 April 2025 (DAHD), DAHD, district-wise stray dogs, 20th Livestock Census 2019, DAHD, 19th Livestock Census 2012 All India Report, Lok Sabha unstarred question 535, 6 February 2024 (DAHD), Supreme Court of India, judgment of 19 May 2026, NSO, NSS Report 584 (76th round, 2018), Free Press Journal, 22 July 2026, LatestLY, July 2026, NCRB Crime in India 2024, population annexure, DAHD, 1962 mobile veterinary unit state data, 2026.
Cite, embed and download
This report, its data and its images are free to reuse under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Credit dogeats.in with a link to this page. Every chart has its own embed code, every table has a CSV and an image download, and the images below are ready for social posts, slides and articles.
Cite this report
Link to this report
Every chart and table as an image
