Chippiparai
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| Not from the FCI recognized | |||
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Thanjavur dog |
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67-77 cm |
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The Chippiparai is a non- FCI- recognized dog breed from India. The breed is recognized by the Kennel Club of India , which represents India in the FCI.
Origin and history
The Indian greyhound breed Chippiparai probably goes back to the Saluki , just as the Saluki could be the ancestor of other greyhounds of the Indian subcontinent . Its current area of distribution is the Periyar area . It was used for hunting boars, deer and hares; In addition to his quality as a hunter, he is also valued as a guardian of the house and property.
description
The typical color of the Chippiparai is silver-gray; smaller white spots are tolerated; other colors are variations of gray or brown tones. The typical greyhound coat is short and close-fitting. The elegant appearance has a shoulder height of 67 to 77 cm and resembles its ancestor, the Saluki, but also the Rampu Hound .
Essence and use
Despite his graceful shape, like almost all greyhounds, he is of a robust nature. It is said that he is a "one-man-dog", that is, that he only binds to one person . The Chippiparai is a sight hunter, its run gives the impression of particular lightness.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Page of the KCI with registrations from Chippiparai ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. . Accessed June 3, 2011
