Complete Dog Vaccination
Schedule for India 2026
Age-wise vaccine chart, trusted brands, disease risks, and breed-specific guides — everything a responsible dog parent needs to know.
Educational purpose only. This guide is published for pet parent awareness. Always consult a registered veterinary practitioner for your pet's personalised health and vaccination plan.
The Best Time to Start Vaccinations
When puppies are born, they receive vital antibodies from their mother's milk (colostrum). However, this natural passive immunity is temporary and begins to fade rapidly within the first few weeks of life.
The optimal window to begin your puppy's vaccination schedule is between 6 to 8 weeks of age. Starting during this critical timeframe ensures that as maternal antibodies decline, the vaccines step in to "teach" the puppy's immune system how to defend itself.
After the initial dose, puppies require a series of booster shots every 2–4 weeks until they are about 16 weeks old to build full, long-lasting immunity.
Standard Puppy Vaccination Schedule in India
| Puppy Age | Recommended Vaccine | Diseases Protected Against |
|---|---|---|
| 6 – 8 Weeks | Puppy DP or DHPPiL (1st Dose) | Canine Distemper, Parvovirus, Infectious Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis |
| 9 – 10 Weeks | DHPPiL / 7-in-1 or 9-in-1 (Booster 1) | Core diseases plus broader Leptospirosis strains and Adenovirus |
| 12 – 14 Weeks | DHPPiL (Booster 2) + Anti-Rabies (1st Dose) | Final core booster for full immunity; initial Rabies protection (legally required in India) |
| 14 – 16 Weeks | Lifestyle Vaccines (Optional) | Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Canine Coronavirus — based on lifestyle & vet advice |
| Annually | Adult Boosters (Combo + Rabies) | Maintains lifelong immunity against all core canine diseases |
Trusted Canine Vaccine Brands in India
Nobivac (MSD Animal Health)
Globally recognised brand popular across Indian vet clinics. The Nobivac DHPPi and Nobivac Puppy DP are widely used for core puppy vaccination.
DHPPi · Puppy DP · Rabies
Virbac
Trusted for the Canigen series of combination vaccines and Rabigen Mono for reliable rabies protection across India.
Canigen DHPPi/L · Rabigen Mono
Intas Pharmaceuticals
Accessible Indian brand known for the CaniShot range — widely available at neighbourhood veterinary clinics.
Canishot DHPPL · Canishot K5 · Canishot RV-F
Zoetis
Global animal health leader providing the Vanguard series and Defensor rabies vaccine used by premium vet hospitals.
Vanguard Plus 5L4 · Defensor
Indian Immunologicals (IIL)
Major domestic vaccine producer known for the widely trusted Raksharab rabies vaccine manufactured in India.
Raksharab · Raksha Triovac
Boehringer Ingelheim
International pharma giant with a growing veterinary portfolio in India, offering multi-antigen canine vaccines.
Eurican Range
The Risks of Improper or Skipped Vaccination
Leaving your puppy unvaccinated or stopping the booster series halfway can have devastating consequences.
Parvovirus & Distemper
Both are highly contagious, resilient in the environment, and carry a very high mortality rate in unvaccinated puppies. Treatment is intensive and not guaranteed to succeed.
Rabies
100% fatal once symptoms appear. Failing to vaccinate against rabies is illegal in India and poses a severe public health hazard to your entire family.
Incomplete Immunity
If boosters are missed, the immune system forgets the initial vaccine "lesson" — leaving the dog with partial or zero protection, rendering the first shot practically useless.
Lifestyle Restrictions
Without an up-to-date vaccination record, your dog will be denied entry to boarding facilities, grooming salons, dog parks, and public transport — including trains and flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Breed-Specific Vaccination Guides
Each breed has unique health considerations. Select your dog's breed below for a tailored vaccination guide.
Afghan Hound Puppy
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Akita Inu Puppy
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American Bull Dog | Pocket Size
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American Bully Pocket Size Puppy
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American Bully Standard Size Puppy
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Beagle Black & Tan Puppy
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Beagle | Lemon & White | Puppy
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Belgian Malinois Puppy
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Bichon Frise Puppy
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Border Collie Puppy
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Boxer Puppy
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Cane Corso Puppy
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy
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Chihuahua Puppy
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Chow Chow Puppies
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Chow Chow Puppy | Black Color
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Chow Chow Puppy | Cream Color
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Chow Chow Puppy | Fawn Color
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Chow Chow Puppy | White Color
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Cocker Spaniel Puppy
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Cocker Spaniel Puppy | Brown Color
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Cocker Spaniel Puppy | Chocolate Brown Color
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Cocker Spaniel Puppy | Golden Color
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Culture Pom Puppy
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Culture Pom Puppy | Orange Color
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Culture Pom Puppy | White Color
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Culture Toy Pom Puppy
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Dachshund Puppy
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Dalmatian Puppy
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Dalmatian Puppy | White & Black
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Doberman Pinscher Puppy
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Dogo Argentino Puppy
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English Bull Dog Puppy
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European Doberman Puppy
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French Bulldog Puppy
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French Bulldog Puppy | Blue
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French Bulldog Puppy | White
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French Mastiff Puppy
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German Shepherd Puppy
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German Shepherd Puppy | Pure White
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German Shepherd Puppy | Z Black
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Golden Retriever
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Golden Retriever Puppy
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Great Dane Puppy
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Jack Russell Terrier Puppy
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Labrador Retriever Puppy
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Labrador Retriever Puppy | Black Color
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Labrador Retriever Puppy | Fawn Color
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Labrador Retriever Puppy | White Color
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Lhasa Apso Puppies
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Maltese Puppy | White
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Maltipoo Puppy
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Miniature Pinscher Puppy
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Orignal Toy Pom Puppy
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Pitbull Terrier Puppy
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Pomeranian Puppy
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Pomeranian Puppy | Black Color
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Pug Puppy
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Pug Puppy | Black
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Rottweiler Puppy
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Saint Bernard Puppy
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Samoyed Puppy | White
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Shih Tzu | Black Color
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Shih Tzu | Black & White Color
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Shih Tzu Puppy Brown & Black
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Shih Tzu | Tri Color Puppy
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Siberian Husky Puppy | Black & White Color
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Siberian Husky Puppy | Copper & White Color
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Siberian Husky Puppy | White Color
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Standard Poodle Puppy
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Toy Poodle Puppy
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Yorkshire Terrier Puppy
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