Chippiparai

Appearance
The typical color is a fawn, reddish brown, silver-grey, with very limited or no white markings. Other colors, particularly variations of grey and fawn, also occur. The most obedient dog among hare hunters. It runs faster than saluki. Bred by royal families in a place Chippiparai near Madurai district Tamil Nadu. It was kept as a symbol of royality and dignity in tirunelveli and madurai rulers . This is a handsome dog, tall (27-32 inches at the withers) and powerful. 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 Hound.
[edit]Temperament
The Chippiparai is a robust animal needing little or no veterinary care. It does need lots of exercise, as it was and is a breed meant to hunt. Chippiparai is a 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 a treat to watch and, when seen running, it is a breathtaking spectacle, almost floating through air. It is not a fussy eater, and eats to live and not vice versa. It is easy to groom and does not shed much due to its short coat length. B.Kishore Kumar,No.27,Jyothi Nagar,1st street,Chitlapakkam,Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India-600064
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Location: Chennai, India

Jul 12, 2010 #23718