Rampur Greyhound
- Origin
- India
- Type
- Sighthound
- Size
- Large
- Height
- 56–76 cm (22–30 in)
- Weight
- 23–32 kg (51–71 lb)
- Coat
- Short
- Colors
- Brindle, black, gray, fawn, brown or white
The Rampur Greyhound, or Rampur Hound, is a large sighthound from the Rampur region of northern India, which lies between Delhi and Bareilly. It is a coursing dog, kept to chase game by sight, and is seldom kept simply as a companion.
History
The breed is believed to descend from early Tazy hounds. Its present look is put down to heavy crossing with the Greyhound in the nineteenth century, done to make it faster. It is rarely seen outside its homeland.
Appearance
The Rampur Greyhound is a short-haired, powerfully built hound that looks much like the Sloughi. It stands 56–76 cm (22–30 in) tall and weighs 23–32 kg (51–71 lb). The coat may be brindle, black, gray, fawn, brown or white.
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