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| image         = Jonangi Pup Shakthi.jpg
| name          = Jonangi
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| country       = South India
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| maleweight    = {{convert|55|-|85|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
| femaleweight  = {{convert|45|-|65|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
| maleheight    = {{convert|18|-|22|in|cm|abbr=on}}
| femaleheight  = {{convert|18|-|22|in|cm|abbr=on}}
| coat          = Short, dense
| color         = White, white with occasional black spots, black, grey, brindle
| life_span     = 10–14 years
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The '''Jonangi''', also known as '''Jonangi Jagilam'''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.desihounds.in/the-jonangis-great-revival/|title=Breed Stewards: Part 2 - The Jonangi's Great Revival by Koteswara Rao Garu {{!}} DesiHounds.in|date=2017-01-25|website=DesiHounds.in|access-date=2017-03-04|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305134752/http://www.desihounds.in/the-jonangis-great-revival/|url-status=dead}}</ref>  or '''Kolleti Jagilam'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiandogs.webs.com/jonangikolletijagila.htm|title=Jonangi /Kolleti Jagila|website=Indiandogs.web.com|access-date=2017-01-11}}</ref> is an Indian dog [[:Category:Dog breeds originating in India|breed]], mostly found in the separated state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], some parts of [[Karnataka]], and all along the east coast from [[West Bengal]] to [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pethelpful.com/dogs/11-Indian-dogs|title=11 Excellent but Endangered Indian Dog Breeds|website=PetHelpful.com|accessdate=13 March 2019}}</ref> It was once abundantly found in and around Kolleru Lake in [[West Godavari]] and [[Krishna district|Krishna]] Districts of Andhra Pradesh. This dog has very short, smooth hair. It is used as a hunting and herding dog by people who have this breed.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-kC3CwAAQBAJ&pg=PT221&dq=jonangi+dog#q=jonangi+dog|title=Strolling through the Jungles|first=Nawab Nazeer Yar|last=Jung|publisher=Notion Press|isbn=9789352067497|accessdate=14 March 2019|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bihartimes.in/Maneka/BreedsofdoginIndia.html|title=Breeds of dog in India|website=Bihartimes.in|accessdate=14 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/pets/8-amazing-indian-dog-breeds-that-everyone-should-know/photostory/75084752.cms|title=Jonangi|date=April 18, 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
The Jonangi is not recognized by major [[kennel club]]s in India, but this breed is locally shown at beach festivals in [[Andhra Pradesh]].
[[File:Pair Guarding.jpg|thumb|Pair Guarding]]
== Temperament ==
The Jonangi <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.desihounds.in/inspired-discussions-jonangi/|title=Inspired Discussions: The Intrigue of the Jonangi by Monica Cassels {{!}} DesiHounds.in|date=2017-02-15|website=DesiHounds.in|access-date=2017-03-04|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216061842/http://www.desihounds.in/inspired-discussions-jonangi/|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a one-person or one-family dog. It is an agile dog, with long strides that can cover very large distances.
While a few dogs exhibit nervousness, most Jonangis make excellent working partners, guarding large farms and even houses.
They are known to coexist with farm animals such as [[poultry]], goats, sheep and cattle.
Jonangis are known for digging decently sized ditches to lay in the dirt.
If properly socialized as puppies and trained with positive reinforcement, Jonangis grow up into confident adults. They can make excellent family companions and do well with children.
== Breeding ==
Females come into heat every six months, depending on their health. Typical litter size is 3–5 puppies.
Jonangi dams are excellent mothers and take good care of their pups. Their fertility rate is in line with other [[:Category:Dog breeds originating in India|Indian dog breeds]]
== Use ==
Jonangi are used for hunting small game, as a watchdog, and for herding ducks.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Woof-woof-brigade-set-to-wow-Bangalore/articleshow/18083567.cms|title=Woof woof brigade set to wow Bangalore |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=14 March 2019}}</ref>
== Near-extinction ==
The Jonangi was once commonly found around Kolleru Lake helping local duck farmers to herd their ducks. Farmers around Kolleru have turned towards more profitable aquaculture and the Jonangi that once helped them herd ducks no longer have a working function, and have been left in a semi-feral state to survive for themselves.
The Jonangi has developed unique fishing techniques for its survival, and is now considered a pest by local farmers, who went on killing these dogs to near-extinction.
[[File:Jonangi_worked_out.jpg|thumb|Jonangi full worked out]]
== Breed revival ==
Once found around the entire coastal region of India, this breed is now found mostly in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa. Lately major [[Asil chicken]] breeders and farm owners in Andhra Pradesh are interested in keeping this breed to protect their asil birds and livestock from predators.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://qz.com/india/971238/the-indian-dogs-that-are-dying-out-because-everyone-wants-a-labrador/|title=The Indian dogs that are dying out because everyone wants a Labrador|first1=Soumya|last1=Rao|website=Quartz India|accessdate=13 March 2019}}</ref>
[[File:Jonangi from Konkan Coast.jpg|thumb|Jonangi from Konkan Coast. Courtesy: Shailesh Nabar]]
==See also==
* [[Portal:Dogs|Dogs portal]]
* [[List of dog breeds]]
* [[List of dog breeds from India]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Indian dogs}}
[[Category:Dog breeds originating in India]]