Rampur Hound 🇮🇳 Indian breed

The Rampur Hound is a regal, fast sighthound from north India, bred by the Nawabs of Rampur for hunting jackal and lion. Today, it's one of the rarest Indian breeds — calm at home, lightning fast in the field.

Personality & Traits

How to Care for a Rampur Hound in India

• Long daily walks plus a sprint area twice a week.
• Coat is short — minimal grooming.
• Cold-sensitive in north-Indian winters; needs a coat outdoors below 10°C.
• Apartment OK if exercise needs are met.
• Train with patience — not as eager-to-please as Labradors.

Indian Climate Tips

Adapted to north Indian dry heat and cold winters. Slightly sensitive to coastal humidity.

Indian Food & Diet

Two meals: rice + chicken/eggs. Lean and tall, so quality protein matters.

Common Health Concerns

• Bloat (deep chest)
• Hip dysplasia
• Cataracts

Did you know?

A Rampur Hound is said to have outrun a leopard in a Nawab's hunt — the breed was prized for being able to bring down a Bengal tiger in pairs.

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