New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- In a remarkable move to promote India's rich canine heritage, the Border Security Force (BSF) will present a unique marching contingent comprising exclusively Indian breed dogs during the upcoming Ekta Diwas Parade at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.

The event will also feature a special dog training demonstration, showcasing tactical skills, discipline and operational prowess of these native breeds - a living symbol of the country's proud and self-sufficient K9 force, an official statement said .

Indigenous Indian breeds have long been celebrated for their courage, loyalty and strength. Their presence in royal courts and on battlefields reflects the deep bond between humans and dogs that runs through India's martial and cultu...