There is archaeological evidence that the dog was present in Indian villages as early as 4,500 years ago.

[5][better source needed][20][page needed] A pariah-like dog skull was discovered in the ancient Indian site of Mohenjo-daro and prehistoric rock art depicting a dog of similar type has been found in the Bhimbetka rock shelters.

[4] The Indian pye-dog was introduced to the Andaman Islands with the establishment of a penal colony there, dogs having been previously unknown to the native Andamanese.

[23] Their popularity in the West in recent years, however, has resulted in hundreds of dogs being exported out of the Indian subcontinent.

[11] Some in the society view these dogs as a risk citing their increasing population in India in recent years[weasel words].

Indian Pariah dogs make for loving family pets and are great with kids and adults.

"[24] Being a naturally evolved breed, they have very few health concerns and thrive with minimal maintenance in suitable climates.

[4][10] Genetic health ailments like hip dysplasia are extremely rare, since there is no inbreeding and the dominant genes that aid their survival are naturally selected over time.

[10] Most of their deaths occur due to accidents on the roads and railway tracks, starvation, drinking polluted water, tumors in the body, snakebites, or harm from humans.