Chippiparai
The Chippiparai is a sight hound 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 said to be an excellent hunter, and is also used for guarding the home. The breed is rare in dog show circles and the blood line may be lost soon if steps are not taken to ensure its survival. It does not cost much in its native regions and with some attention and breeding programs the breed can be revived.
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Appearance and Size
The typical color is a silver-grey, with very limited or no white markings. Other colors, particularly variations of grey and fawn, also occur. 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.
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Videos of Chippiparais
2 Month old puppy (chippiparai).flv
Chippiparai puppy is able to perform obedience training at 2 month age. Chippiparai is a sight hound breed belongs to TamilNaud, India.
Chippiparai Hound- 2.
this is Dorian.the kingpin among the dogs.Charming in his conduct.and expert howler.This Chippi hounds are a heritage Dog breed of India.Its not a frivolus pet type of animal.These fellows mean business when it comes to work! Originally from Chippiparai in Tamilnadu,its not much known to general public.The silly kennel clubs ignored this lovely working breed all along.on the verge of extinction ,few dedicated people started breeding n now its gaining a little status.excellent hunters,good for a couple of ha
Chippiparai running in full speed
This video is of my own 1 1/2 year old female Chippiparai "Xena" running at our society.
Chippiparai 6 month old and Pandikona 6 year old
Out on the freshly mowed grass for their evening walk
Kanni, Dogs, Pets, Dogshow, Palakkad, Kerala, India
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encounters at venkateswara farm #1
Get to see the rare Indian breed of hounds, called the Chippiparai, in this clip! They were once bred by royalty in the south of India to do some serious hunting. You will see a lot of the cheetah in their observing stance & loping gait when not setting out at top speed.
Dogs Caravan Hound Mudhol Pets Dogshow India
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