Knowing nothing about these weird and wonderful creatures it was a delight to learn some of the more interesting facts about them. They pee backwards. Remember this when next you stand behind one. No, they don't store water in their hump. Where the cow and camel are deeply rooted in the Indian society, so is the dog.
Dogs play an integral role as the local garbage collectors.
Stray dogs are a huge problem due to the shear number of them, however many shelters in the larger cities are working on sterilization programs to help control this growing dog population. Interestingly the pet population, mainly dogs, is also growing in India. We had the opportunity to visit private practioners and university teaching clinics which saw numerous family pets for routine vaccinations and treatments. This is a growing field of veterinary care in India and it is being closely followed by the pet food and supply industry. The Taj, the food, the heat, the beauty in diversity, the culture in it's magnitude of gods and temples and practices.