Rampur Greyhound      

  Description 

The Rampur Greyhound is also known as the Rampuri, Rampuree, Ramper Hound, and the North Indian Greyhound. They are a member of the sight hound family. They are large in size. They have smooth hair colored either black or gray.  They have large, high set ears. Their eyes are yellow. They have a flat skull and a pointed nose. Their head is much larger than that of the English Greyhound. They originate from North West India. They are rarely seen outside of their native land. They are used for tracking and killing game, usually jackal. Their exact origin is unknown but it is said that they predate the English Greyhound.

Health Problems

Rampur Greyhounds, like almost all sight hounds breeds, are prone to hip dysplacia. Ear infection are not uncommon.  They also tend to bloat easily. It is best to feed a Rampur Hound small portions a few times a day rather than one large meal. Their stomachs can be sensitive and often times they suffer from food allergies.

Exercise

A Rampur Greyhound requires a great deal of exercise. They must have enough room to run and play for hours. A backyard with a secured fence is the best place for a Rampur Greyhound to get its exercise. If a Rampur Greyhound is let loose, he or she will be very hard to track down. They follow their own rules when it comes to exercising, so if they feel like running and you want to walk, they will most always win. Playing rough games with a Rampur Greyhound is not usually considered the best method of exercise. They have a very powerful jaw that could cause serious injury if they begin to play too rough.

Special Grooming Needs

The Rampur Greyhound has a very short coat and it does not require brushing or combing. A Rampur Greyhound should be given a bath when needed. They tend to have sensitive skin so it is important to use only a mild soap and a warm water. A Rampur Greyhound must have his/her ears cleaned frequently to avoid infection.Any rampur greyhound breeder can show you puppies of this breed. They belong to the sighthound family and are native to the North West of India. This breed has a short smooth coat and is substantially built. They were bred to hunt the jackal, but are also skilled at tracking down and killing wounded game. Any rampur greyhound breeder can show you puppies of this breed.They have a broader head as compared to their English counterpart. They also have a flat skull and a pointed nose, a very powerful bite, and a short coat that comes in mouse grey or black. The breed is little known outside of India. Any rampur greyhound breeder can show you puppies of this breed.

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