Rampur Greyhound

Rampur Greyhound
Rampur Greyhound
Other names	North-Indian Greyhound Rampur Dog Rampur Hound
Origin	India
Traits Height 56–76 cm (22–30 in) Weight 23–32 kg (51–71 lb) Coat Short Colour Brindle, Black, Grey, Fawn, Brown, White Litter size 3-8
Dog ( domestic dog )

The Rampur Greyhound or the "Rampur Hound" is a large breed of sighthound native to the Rampur region of Northern India, which lies between Delhi and Bareilly. It is believed the Rampur Greyhound descends from early Tazys, with their present-day appearance due to extensive crosses to the Greyhound in the 19th century to improve the breed's speed. ^{[1] [2] [3]} The Rampur Greyhound is a short haired, powerfully built sighthound that resembles the Sloughi in appearance. It is rarely seen outside of its native land where it is retained as a coursing dog and is rarely kept as a companion. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

See also

• Dogs portal
• List of dog breeds
• List of dog breeds from India
• Rampur State

References

1. Alderton, David (2000). Hounds of the World. Shrewsbury: Swan Hill Press. p. 123. ISBN   1-85310-912-6.
2. Fogle, Bruce (2009). The encyclopedia of the dog. New York: DK Publishing. p. 113. ISBN   978-0-7566-6004-8.
3. Hancock, David (2012). Sighthounds: their form, their function and their future. Ramsbury, Marlborough: The Crowood Press Ltd. pp. 109–112. ISBN   978-1-84797-392-4.
4. Mason, Walter E. (1915). Dogs of all nations. San Francisco: The Panama-Pacific International Exposition. p. 40.

External links

• The Kennel Club of India