Answer: No! Chippiparai is not a hypoallergenic breed. These dogs do produce a fair amount of dander and they are also known to shed their fur, although mostly during the shedding season only.
Answer: Properly trained and well-socialized Chippiparai dogs can be fairly friendly with kids. But if their training is neglected especially at an early age, then they are not known to be highly cordial and warm with kids. Without proper guidance, these pooches will remain reserved and quiet around small children and those who haven’t been socialized at all may also act a little rough with kids.
Answer: Generally, the Chippiparai dogs do get along just fine with other canines. They remain calm and comfortable in the company of other pooches and they do not face a lot of problems while mixing with other dogs. But still, early socialization and consistent training are of utmost importance for the Chippiparai dogs.
Answer: These pooches are not very friendly and affectionate with most of the other household pets including cats. They have the habit of chasing down other smaller animals and thus they are not considered to be a great option for those families who are looking to raise a dog and a cat at the same time in their house.
Answer: Yes! Chippiparai dogs have decent protective instincts and guarding abilities which makes them a pretty effective guard dog. They are known to passionately look after their homes and property and they also alert their owners whenever they detect anything suspicious. They can protect their family members from most kinds of harms or external threats which could come in the form of an intruder, burglar or trespasser.
Answer: Chippiparais are decent apartment dogs. They are known to adjust to the apartment lifestyle fairly quickly if all their exercise needs are being properly fulfilled on a regular basis.
Answer: Chippiparai dogs mostly shed their fur (in a somewhat heavy manner) during the shedding season. During that period, their coat is needed to be brushed on a regular basis as it can help in controlling the shedding process to some extent. But outside the shedding season, these pooches don’t shed their fur all that much.
Answer: No! Chippiparai dogs require a lot of training from their owners so as to become more sociable and gregarious in nature. These pooches need the guidance of an experienced and skilled owner who can efficiently handle them and train them. And because of this, they are not considered to be a good option for the novice or first-time owners and are mostly recommended to adept and knowledgeable owners only.
Answer: No! Chippiparais are not excessive barkers. They mostly bark when they are guarding their homes or when they want their owners’ attention, but apart from this, they are not known to bark all that much.
Answer: These pooches require a good amount of exercise on a daily basis so as to remain fit, fine and contented. They should be taken for long walks at least once or twice every day so that they can freely move. Short running or jogging sessions are also highly appreciated by these canines. Regular playtime is also very important for these dogs as it not only keeps them active and moving but it also makes them extremely happy which is good for their mental health.
Answer: No! Chippiparais are not the kind of canines that can be left alone for a long period of time. These pooches can become highly bored and restless due to loneliness and they can even get a bit frustrated because of it. If this is done to them on a regular basis, then they can also become fairly destructive in nature which is not good for their mental state. Hence, it is always recommended not to leave these canines all alone for an extended period of time, especially on a regular basis.
Answer: These canines are not extremely hard to train, especially for an experienced owner. But to make sure they remain compliant and responsive during the training sessions when they grow up, it is important to begin their obedience training at an early age. If these pooches learn about obedience and discipline at a young age, then they are known to listen to their owners’ commands quite intently and the whole training process becomes a lot easier and undemanding for their owners.
Answer: The grooming needs of the Chippiparai dogs are fairly minimal. Their coat is only needed to be brushed once every week so as to remove extra loose hair from their body. But the frequency of brushing should be increased during the shedding season. Occasional baths are more than enough for these canines to remain neat and clean but their ears should be checked regularly for any signs of wax formation and should be cleaned as soon as possible if there is any cleaning required. Their nails must also be trimmed on a regular basis as overly long nails can cause a lot of pain to the canines especially while they are walking or sprinting.
Answer: The Chippiparai dogs have an amazing tolerance to heat. They can easily survive in fairly warm and hot areas and they don’t require a lot of protection and care from their owners as some other breeds do.
Answer: Their tolerance to cold is below-average at best. These pooches cannot comfortably reside in highly chilly and wintry areas and they are not a good option for those people who are looking to raise a canine in cold and low-temperature regions.
Answer: Yes! Chippiparais are pretty smart canines. They have great thinking and learning skills and their problem-solving abilities are also quite decent.
Answer: Generally, these pooches are not known to be highly friendly and warm to strangers. They remain very reserved and quiet around new people and that is why proper socialization and training are very important for these dogs.
Answer: No! Chippiparais do not drool a lot. They can drool in a somewhat heavy manner after eating/drinking something or sometimes when they are excited, but apart from this, they don’t slobber all that much.
Answer: No! Chippiparais are extremely affordable canines that have moderate maintenance needs. These canines do require a lot of training and guidance from their owners so as to become more sociable and disciplined and their exercise needs are also on the higher side, but they try to make up for this through their low grooming requirements and highly adaptable nature. And because of this, these dogs are not considered to be extremely high-maintenance.
Answer: No! Chippiparais have a subpar availability in India. They are not readily available in several major areas of this country and they are mostly found only in the southern parts of India.
Answer: The average price of a Chippiparai puppy in India is around ₹5,000 to ₹8,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Chippiparai puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: Some Chippiparai dogs do like swimming or playing in the water, but others might not be that thrilled to get themselves wet. Hence it mostly just comes down to personal preference. If you have a Chippiparai that is comfortable around water, then you can definitely take him for a swim (with all the necessary safety measures), but if your pooch is not happy to be around a water body, then you shouldn’t force him to swim or dive into the water.
Answer: The Chippiparai dogs mostly come in the following colors that are listed below:
Answer: Chippiparai is a fairly healthy breed that has a decent lifespan of about 13-15 years. But if these pooches are consistently given proper care, exercise, and nutrition, then some of them may even live longer than 15 years of age.
Answer: Most common health problems found in the Chippiparais are Hip Dysplasia, Patellar Luxation, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Elbow Dysplasia, Food Allergies, and Sensitivity to Anesthesia.