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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}}</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]], ~~majorly~~ found in separated state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] ~~and also in~~ 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 of [[West Godavari]] and [[Krishna district\|Krishna]] Districts of Andhra Pradesh. This dog has a very short ~~and~~ smooth hair. It is ~~mainly~~ used as hunting and ~~also as~~ 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''', 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}}</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 ~~clubs~~ in India, but this breed is ~~being~~ locally shown in beach festivals of Andhra Pradesh.[[File:Jonangi.jpg\|thumb\|Jonangi]]		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:Jonangi.jpg\|thumb\|Jonangi]]

	== Temperament ==		== Temperament ==
	~~This~~ 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}}</ref> a one-~~man~~ or one-family dog. It is ~~a very~~ agile dog with long strides ~~and capable of covering~~ very large distances.		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}}</ref> is a one-person or one-family dog. It is an agile dog, with long strides that can cover very large distances.

	~~Few~~ dogs exhibit nervousness~~. But~~ most ~~of the jonangi's~~ make excellent working partners in guarding large farms and even houses.		While a few dogs exhibit nervousness, most jonangis make excellent working partners, guarding large farms and even houses.

	They are known to ~~co-exist~~ with ~~other~~ farm animals such as poultry, ~~goat~~ sheep and cattle.		They are known to coexist with farm animals such as [[poultry]], goats, sheep and cattle.

	~~Jonangi's~~ are known for digging ~~decent~~ sized ditches in ~~ground and staying in it~~.		Jonangis are known for digging decently sized ditches to lay in the dirt.

	If socialized ~~early from a pup stage~~, ~~jonangi~~ grow up ~~be more~~ confident ~~and~~ can make excellent family ~~companion~~ and do ~~very~~ well with ~~kids~~.[[File:Jonangi in Ditch.jpg\|thumb\|Jonangi in Ditch]]		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.[[File:Jonangi in Ditch.jpg\|thumb\|Jonangi in Ditch]]

	== Breeding ==		== Breeding ==
	Females come to heat every six months depending on ~~the~~ health ~~condition and usual~~ litter size is 3–5 puppies.		Females come into heat every six months, depending on their health. Typical litter size is 3–5 puppies.

	Jonangi are excellent mothers and take good care of their pups. ~~Fertility~~ rate is in line with other [[:Category:Dog breeds originating in India\|Indian Dog breeds]]		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]]
	[[File:Pair Guarding.jpg\|thumb\|Pair Guarding]]		[[File:Pair Guarding.jpg\|thumb\|Pair Guarding]]

	== Use ==		== Use ==
	Jonangi is 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>		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>
	[[File:Jonangi from Krishna District.jpg\|thumb\|Jonangi from Krishna District]]		[[File:Jonangi from Krishna District.jpg\|thumb\|Jonangi from Krishna District]]

	== Near Extinction ==		== Near Extinction ==
	The Jonangi was once commonly found around Kolleru Lake helping local duck farmers ~~in herding~~ their ducks. Farmers around Kolleru have turned towards much profitable aquaculture and the Jonangi that once helped them ~~herding~~ ducks, no longer have a working function, have been left in semi feral state to survive for themselves.		The Jonangi was once commonly found around Kolleru Lake helping local duck farmers to herd their ducks. Farmers around Kolleru have turned towards much 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 ~~fish hunting~~ techniques for its survival, now considered as pest by local ~~Aqua farmers. Local~~ farmers went on killing these dogs to near extinction.		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]]		[[File:Jonangi_worked_out.jpg\|thumb\|Jonangi full worked out]]

	== Breed Revival ==		== Breed Revival ==
	Once ~~this breed was~~ found around the entire coastal region of India, now ~~it's~~ found mostly in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa. ~~Of late~~ major ~~asil~~ 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>		Once found around the entire coastal region of India, now this breed is 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>

	~~Breed stalwarts in Andhra Pradesh:~~		[[File:Jonangi from Konkan Coast.jpg\|thumb\|Jonangi from Konkan Coast. Courtesy: Shailesh Nabar]]

	~~Mr. Achutaramayya pendyala (Achi Babu) from Tanuku~~

	~~Mr. Kasi Viswanatham (ChendraPalem) near Kakinada~~

	~~Mr. Juvvadhi Ragavendhra Rao (Chinna Babu) from Penugonda~~

	~~Mr.MullapudiNarendra Nath from Tanuku~~

	~~Dr. Vijayakumar (Late) from Nellore~~

	Local veterinary Administration from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, along with veterinarian Kapuganti Koteshwara Rao taking interest in this breed and dedicated few stalls for this breed in local beach festivals, they are working towards bringing awareness in locals about this breed.

	~~With dedicated efforts of all the stalwarts, this breeds has got the last chance of coming back from extinction.~~
	[[File:Jonangi from Konkan Coast.jpg\|thumb\|Jonangi from Konkan Coast .Courtesy: Shailesh Nabar]]

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Portal:Dogs\|Dogs portal]]		* [[Portal:Dogs\|Dogs portal]]
	* [[List of dog breeds]]		* [[List of dog breeds]]
			* [[List of dog breeds from India]]

	==References==		==References==

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{{short description|Dog breed}}


{{Infobox dog breed
| image = Jonangi Pup Shakthi.jpg
| name = Jonangi
| caption =
| altname = {{plainlist|
}}
| country = South India

| 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


| notrecognised = yes
| fcistd =
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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}}</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]], majorly found in separated state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and also in 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 of [[West Godavari]] and [[Krishna district|Krishna]] Districts of Andhra Pradesh. This dog has a very short and smooth hair. It is mainly used as hunting and also as 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 clubs in India, but this breed is being locally shown in beach festivals of Andhra Pradesh.[[File:Jonangi.jpg|thumb|Jonangi]]

== Temperament ==
This 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}}</ref> a one-man or one-family dog. It is a very agile dog with long strides and capable of covering very large distances.

Few dogs exhibit nervousness. But most of the jonangi's make excellent working partners in guarding large farms and even houses.

They are known to co-exist with other farm animals such as poultry, goat sheep and cattle.

Jonangi's are known for digging decent sized ditches in ground and staying in it.

If socialized early from a pup stage, jonangi grow up be more confident and can make excellent family companion and do very well with kids.[[File:Jonangi in Ditch.jpg|thumb|Jonangi in Ditch]]

== Breeding ==
Females come to heat every six months depending on the health condition and usual litter size is 3–5 puppies.

Jonangi are excellent mothers and take good care of their pups. Fertility rate is in line with other [[:Category:Dog breeds originating in India|Indian Dog breeds]]
[[File:Pair Guarding.jpg|thumb|Pair Guarding]]

== Use ==
Jonangi is 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>
[[File:Jonangi from Krishna District.jpg|thumb|Jonangi from Krishna District]]

== Near Extinction ==
The Jonangi was once commonly found around Kolleru Lake helping local duck farmers in herding their ducks. Farmers around Kolleru have turned towards much profitable aquaculture and the Jonangi that once helped them herding ducks, no longer have a working function, have been left in semi feral state to survive for themselves.

The Jonangi has developed unique fish hunting techniques for its survival, now considered as pest by local Aqua farmers. Local farmers went on killing these dogs to near extinction.
[[File:Jonangi_worked_out.jpg|thumb|Jonangi full worked out]]

== Breed Revival ==
Once this breed was found around the entire coastal region of India, now it's found mostly in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa. Of late major asil 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>

Breed stalwarts in Andhra Pradesh:

Mr. Achutaramayya pendyala (Achi Babu) from Tanuku

Mr. Kasi Viswanatham (ChendraPalem) near Kakinada

Mr. Juvvadhi Ragavendhra Rao (Chinna Babu) from Penugonda

Mr.MullapudiNarendra Nath from Tanuku

Dr. Vijayakumar (Late) from Nellore

Local veterinary Administration from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, along with veterinarian Kapuganti Koteshwara Rao taking interest in this breed and dedicated few stalls for this breed in local beach festivals, they are working towards bringing awareness in locals about this breed.

With dedicated efforts of all the stalwarts, this breeds has got the last chance of coming back from extinction.
[[File:Jonangi from Konkan Coast.jpg|thumb|Jonangi from Konkan Coast .Courtesy: Shailesh Nabar]]

==See also==
* [[Portal:Dogs|Dogs portal]]
* [[List of dog breeds]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Indian dogs}}

[[Category:Dog breeds originating in India]]