Rajapalayam (dog)

India

Paleiyakaran, Poligar Hound

65-75 cm

The Rajapalayam is not recognized by the FCI breed from India.

Origin and History

Hailing from around the Indian city of Rajapalayam dog whose origin lies largely in the dark said to have been involved in the development of the modern Dalmatian. Originally a companion of the colonial officials and the Indian nobility he is now on the border of extinction. Luckily, there are also in India enthusiasts who specializes in the preservation of rare breeds like the Rajapalayam, the Combai and Chippiparai. As support, and to these rare dogs to further publicize the Indian postal stamps released on which the Rajapalayam as well as the Mudhol Hound, the Hound and the Rampu Bisben, the Himalayan Sheepdog can be seen.

Description

The Rajapalayam is another Indian dog of the greyhound type, 65 to 75 cm tall, with short, smooth haired coat in many colors. The most prized color is milk, with pink nose and golden eyes, but also black and brown to be earlier in contrast, like seen today. It is similar to Mudhol Hound, but is a bit stronger, as he was formerly used for hunting wild boar. Greyhound is also typical of reminiscent of a thoroughbred racehorse typical preferred gear, a floating trot.