Indies are very hardy and have no known diseases that they are particularly susceptible to. However, like with any other breed, a high-quality diet and sufficient exercise is a must to keep them healthy. When it comes to Indies, feeding isn't a task. They do well on almost every diet as long as it is balanced, nutritious, wholesome, and tasty. In certain cases, however, Indies that are adopted from the streets often find themselves deficient in essential vitamins and minerals owing to the lack of availability of quality food.

Consequently, it is best to take your Indie to a vet to help draw up the best dog food for indie dogs that have experienced this situation. Furthermore, a thorough veterinary check-up can also check for other deficiencies, allergens, and underlying diseases.

Indies require a minimum of 3 to 4 hours of daily aerobic exercise to keep their mind and body healthy. Since they are a versatile breed, no exercise is difficult or unenjoyable for an Indie.

Indies particularly love fetch, swimming, running, cycling, flyball, and agility - notice that all of these activities require you to be in them, which means as long as you're there, every activity is fun.