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The encyclopedia of the dog. New York: DK Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7566-6004-8. Hancock, David (2012). Sighthounds: Their Form, their Function and their Future. Ramsbury, Marlborough: The Crowood Press Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84797-392-4. Morris, Desmond (2001). Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of Over 1,000 Dog Breeds. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square ...
The KCI registers it as a Caravan Hound while the INKC uses the name Mudhol Hound. [citation needed] In 2005 the Mudhol Hound was one of four Indian dog breeds featured on a set of postage stamps released by the Indian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to celebrate the country's canine heritage. [6]
The Indian pariah dog, also known as the Indian native dog, INDog, Nadan, [6] [7] South Asian pye dog, Desi Kutta, [4] [6] and Neri Kutta, [8] is a landrace of dog native to the Indian subcontinent. [5] They have erect ears, a wedge-shaped head, and a curved tail. It is easily trainable and often used as a guard dog and police dog.
This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types. A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage". [1] According to BigThink, over 40% of the world's dog breeds come from the ...
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The Rajapalayam Hound, also known as the Polygar Hound or Indian Ghost Hound, is a southern Indian dog breed originating from the town of Rajapalayam in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. This breed is renowned for its elegance, loyalty, and hunting prowess, making it a cherished companion of royalty and aristocracy in Southern India. [2] [3] [4]
[10] The Second International Dog Show at Islington Agricultural Hall, held on 28 May 1864 in London, showcased the Indian Mastiff among several other dog breeds. [11] The previous year, Edward, the Prince of Wales, and Princess Alexandra, entered an Indian Mastiff in the same show, along with a Newfoundland, Russian Tracker and two Borzois.
The Banjara Hound is a large dog, with males typically weighing between 61-70 pounds (27-31 kg) and females weighing between 52-61 pounds (23-27 kg). The breed has a fine coat that comes in various colors, including light brown, merle, cream, black, brown & white, brindle, white, and brown.