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ChippiparaiKnown as the “Greyhound of the South”, the Chippiparai is native to southern India, and there is some evidence this breed can claim to be descendents of the Saluki, another sight hound. Historically, they have been used to kill pigs that destroy valuable crops and fields. For this reason, they remain very valuable to many farmers in India. Unfortunately, this breed is very rare and is on the verge of extinction. The Chippiparai is strictly a one person dog and therefore should not be considered as a candidate for a family pet. Being independent thinkers, they do not like to be handled or petted by anyone other than their master. They do make excellent guard dogs and are easily trained for this task. This unusual breed needs very little care, and is, in fact, so robust that they often need no care at all. Their very short hair makes them less prone to ticks and fleas and very adaptable to climate change. With a stream-lined body, they are built for the chase, often exhibiting great bursts of unusual speed; fast enough to easily overtake their prey. Due to their nature they require a great deal of exercise. Like the traditional greyhound, they are silver-grey in color and stand between 32-37 inches tall, exhibiting the same tucked-up belly and sleek appearance. Their head is dome-shaped and their tail is quite bony. Their ears are very small and are actually shaped like small rose petals.
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