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

GADDI (Web link ...)

• Heavy and muscular strong animal of active habits; considered to be developed from the wild dog of Yamuna riverine of Meerut region
• The Gaddi is thought to have been developed by the Asur King Mahidant of Meerut by crossing the wild dingo like hounds
• Body coat short, close and rough with long hair on thighs and terminal part of tail; body coat may grow longer in winter
• Coat colour usually dull white with lighter colour on the belly
• Height 50-70 cm and body weight 25-50 kg; males heavier than females; tail hairy, extends up to hock; ears small and curved.