Scientific name Canis lupus familiaris Colors Silver-gray, Grey, Fawn | Height 64 cm (At the withers) Higher classification Dog | |
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Temperament Loyal, Independent, Robust Similar Kanni, Rajapalayam, Combai, Mudhol Hound, Rampur Greyhound | ||
Temperament of tamil nadu dog breed chippiparai news7 tamil
The Chippiparai is a sighthound breed of dog from the south of India. Thought to be a descendant of the Saluki, today it is found in the area around Periyar Lake. It is used primarily for hunting wild boar, deer and hare. It is also used for guarding the home. Bred by royal families in Chippiparai in Virudhunagar district Tamil Nadu, it was kept as a symbol of royalty and dignity by Tirunelveli and Madurai rulers.
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- Temperament of tamil nadu dog breed chippiparai news7 tamil
- Chippiparai dog hound 70 days old original south indian breed
- Appearance
- Temperament
- Health
- Future of the breed
- References
Chippiparai dog hound 70 days old original south indian breed
Appearance
The typical color is a fawn, reddish brown, slight black tinged coat, silver-grey, with very limited or no white markings and long curved tail. Other colors, particularly variations of grey and fawn, also occur. This is a medium dog, around 25 inches or 63.5 cm at the withers., in a recent study males averaged approximately 63.0 cm and females approximately 56.0 cm at the withers. It has a short coat that is very close; on the whole the coat if kept groomed has a shine on it. A shining, shell-like appearance is greatly desired. This kind of coat makes it ideal for hot climates. This hound is also less prone to ticks and fleas, with their short coat providing easy detection. The overall appearance is very similar to that of the Sloughi, or the Rampur Greyhound.
Temperament
The Chippiparai is a robust animal needing little or no veterinary care. It is so active during young stages. It does need lots of exercise, as it was and is a breed meant to hunt. Chippiparai is an intelligent breed and a wonderful watch dog. Contrary to the belief that it is a one -man dog, Chippiparai gets along well with people if it is properly socialized. Chippiparai loves human companionship and it hates to be in isolation. It is capable of great speed and can overtake a hare with ease.
The Chippiparai is not a fussy eater. It is easy to groom and does not shed much due to its short coat length.
Health
Generally the breed is healthy. Though sturdy enough to cope within limited means and harsh weather conditions, the breed does suffer from cold weather. They have certain general health issues such as are: sensitivity to anesthesia and food allergies.
Future of the breed
The breed is rare in dog show circles and the blood line may be lost soon.
