Kaikadi
- Origin
- India
- Type
- Sighthound
- Size
- Medium
- Height
- 38–46 cm (15–18 in)
- Weight
- About 20 kg (44 lb)
- Coat
- Short
- Colors
- Mostly white, tan or black
- Status
- Not recognised by the major kennel clubs
The Kaikadi is a sighthound from India. It is kept by the Kaikadi people, a nomadic tribe of Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat, and takes its name from them.
Appearance
For a sighthound the Kaikadi is notably small and thin. It stands between 38 and 46 cm tall and weighs around 20 kg. The legs are long and thin, with powerful thighs and hock joints, and the tail is long and tapered. The head is long and narrow with prominent eyes and erect ears. The coat is short and comes in a range of colors, most often white, tan or black.
Temperament
Kaikadis are known for exceptional speed. They usually hunt in packs, taking small game of many kinds, especially monkeys, rats, monitor lizards, mongooses and squirrels. They are suspicious of strangers, and at night they serve their owners as watchdogs.
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