Mudhol Hound 🇮🇳 Indian breed
Also known as: Caravan Hound, Karwani, Pashmi
Origin: Mudhol, Karnataka, India
The Mudhol Hound is a tall, slender sighthound from Karnataka — built for speed and endurance. Adopted by the Indian Army and police forces for tracking and surveillance, the Mudhol is one of the few Indian breeds with formal recognition.
Personality & Traits
How to Care for a Mudhol Hound in India
- Needs serious daily exercise — short, fast bursts plus one long walk.
- Coat is short, low-shedding. Brush once a week.
- Sensitive to cold — a sweater in north-Indian winters helps.
- Don't free-range in unfenced areas — sighthound prey drive is intense.
- Trains best with reward-based methods. Avoid harsh corrections.
Indian Climate Tips
Bred for the dry heat of north Karnataka. Handles south + central Indian climate well. Less suited to high-humidity coastal climates without AC.
Indian Food & Diet
Lean protein heavy — chicken, eggs, fish. Twice daily. Skip cheap dry-only diets — Mudhol metabolism does better with home-cooked.
Common Health Concerns
- Bloat (deep chest)
- Cataracts
- Skin allergies in monsoon
Did you know?
The Indian Army's first canine unit to use a native breed for border patrolling at Wagah was a Mudhol Hound named Veera. Indian-bred, deployed in India.
Mudhol Hounds on Pawdost
More Indian Breeds
Indie · Rajapalayam · Chippiparai · Kombai · Rampur Hound · Kanni · Himalayan Sheepdog · Indian Billi