VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

MUDHOL HOUND (Web link...)

• The Mudhol Hound is an Indian breed of dog of the sight hound type.
• The breed is also known as Caravan Hound and the feathered variety is commonly referred to as a Pashmi. In the villages he is known as the Karwani.
• It is a common companion among village folk in India's Deccan Plateau, who use the dog for hunting and guarding.
• The head is long and narrow, broad between the ears with a tapering muzzle
• The nose is large, and may be black, liver, or flesh coloured
• The males are 68–72 cm in height at the withers and the females are 64–68 cm tall.
• The chest is strong and deep with well sprung ribs.
• The abdomen is tucked in. The hind quarters appear wide and well-muscled.
• The tail is strong at the base, not too long, set low and carried in a natural curve
• There are two coat varieties—one with an entirely smooth coat and the other with silky featherings on the ears, legs, and tail.
• All colours and combinations of colours are acceptable