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

CHIPPIPARAI (Web link ...)

• The Chippiparai is a sight hound breed of dog from the south of India. Thought to be a descendant of the Saluki, today it is found in the area around Periyar Lake.
• It is used primarily for hunting wild boar, deer and hare. It is said to be an excellent hunter, and is also used for guarding the home.
• The typical color is a silver-grey, with very limited or no white markings. Other colors, particularly variations of grey and fawn, also occur.
• This is a handsome dog, tall (27-32 inches at the withers) and powerful.
• It has a short coat that is very close; on the whole the coat if kept groomed has a shine on it.
• A shining, shell-like appearance is greatly desired.
• This kind of coat makes it ideal for hot climates.
• This hound is also less prone to ticks and fleas, with their short coat providing easy detection.