Jonangi
Also called Jonangi Jagilam, Kolleti Jagilam
From South India, mainly Andhra Pradesh around Kolleru Lake (West Godavari and Krishna districts); also found along the east coast and in neighbouring states.1
At a glance the quick version
Wikipedia gives 55-85 lb for males and 45-65 lb for females.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, dense coat
A lean, agile, medium-sized Indian dog with a short, tight coat that needs little upkeep.1
Personality what they are like
Usually devoted to one person or family and quick on its feet. It responds well to early socialisation and reward-based training.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A working farm dog used for herding and guarding, so it enjoys an active life with a job to do.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The short coat needs only occasional brushing.1
Home where they are happiest
Traditionally a rural dog living alongside poultry, goats, sheep and cattle.1
Company who they like around
Forms a strong bond with its own household and lives peacefully with farm livestock.1
The story where it all began
The Jonangi was the working dog of duck farmers around Kolleru Lake, where it herded flocks, guarded property and hunted small game. Its numbers fell as duck farming shrank, but interest has been growing again among livestock keepers.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- none
- Not recognised by any major kennel club; shown at local festivals in Andhra Pradesh.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Jonangi. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.