Rajapalayam

The Rajapalayam is a type of hound dog. These dogs were first bred in India. These dogs are sight hounds. They are usually seen in a bright white color. They have a short fine coat and are quite tall. These dogs were first seen in several parts of South India. These dogs were seen accompanying the royals of ancient India. These dogs were seen specifically in a district called Rajapalayam in South India which is where the dog got its name from. These dogs are very sturdy animals. They are independent dogs and can take care of themselves. These dogs are usually always seen with a pretty pink nose. The rims of their eyes also can have a pinkish glow. This Pink color comes from the fact that the dog is such a bright white color.

The Rajapalayam stands at about 65 to 75 cms tall at the withers. The males are considerably taller than the females. The males also tend to have a larger face. These dogs are hunters and built like them too. They are lean and muscular and are never really fat. These dogs have a well defined curved body. The belly is tucked in with a high arch. The dog has a long tail with no feathering noticed. These dogs have strong and powerful limbs that a built for speed and grace. These dogs are very agile and can fight most big animals. These dogs have larger bones than most other sight hounds. The Rajapalayam is a hound dog and will need lots of exercise to keep it in shape. These dogs are happiest when they have some work to do.

The Rajapalayam has a well defined chest. Their chests are deep and muscular. These dogs have their ribs set quite high along the topline. The tail has a definite curl that is noticed when the dog is standing up. These dogs were bred for hunting wild boar and other big animals. These dogs share their basic body structure with all the other hounds. The Rajapalayam is usually seen in solid colors of black, fawn and tan colors. The most common and prized coat color is white with a pinkish nose. These dogs are very graceful and can be compared to thoroughbreds. These dogs can command presence with their graceful walk and elegant attitude. These dogs are calm and affectionate. They are very loyal animals and can get protective of their family. These dogs make good watch dogs.

The Rajapalayam can be prone to deafness. This is the most common health problem that this breed faces. These dogs are very beautiful and make good house pets. This breed is good with children and will remain calm around most other pets. They need a large space to live and will not do well in an apartment. These dogs dislike the cold. These dogs can be very aggressive with strangers and should be socialized early on with family and friends. These dogs are on the verge of extinction.