Veterinary World, Vol.2 (3): 109-110

Preference for breed and feeding practices for dog rearing in

Nagpur city of Maharashtra

A.D.Sawaimul, S.S.Ghule, S.Z.Ali, M.G.Sahare, L.V.Patil

Department of Animal Genetic and Breeding

Nagpur Veterinary College, M.A.F.S.U.Nagpur-440006 (M.S)

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out to study, preference of breeds and feeding practices for dog rearing in Nagpur of Maharashtra.The result reveled that German shepherd is the most popular followed by Great Dane. Mostly mix feeding for 2 and 3 times daily was practiced in the city. Vaccination of dog found to be a routine practice, in city.

Keywords: Preference, Dog breed, Feeding practices, Dog rearing, Nagpur.