The Rampur Hound is an Indian breed which is commonly known as Rampur Greyhound because of the striking resemblance that it shares with the far more popular English breed. But popularity doesn’t mean that this native canine is any less awesome than the English Greyhound. The Rampur Hounds have an incredible tolerance to high temperatures; hence, they have no problem in thriving in most parts of India which are usually very hot. These canines love human companionship; therefore, they always remain loyal and affectionate to their owners and family members. And, lastly, this breed is enormously cheaper (to both bring home and properly maintain) than the English Greyhounds. Hence, a Rampur Hound would be a fine option for any soon to be dog parent.
The Rampur Hounds are medium-to-large sized canines who are quite similar to the Greyhounds in appearance. They have an athletic built and are fairly muscular and strong. The official standards for the Rampur Hounds are given as follows:
The average weight and height of the Rampur Hounds are around 25-30 kilograms and 22-30 inches, respectively. Both the male and female Rampur Hounds are similar to each other when it comes to their actual mass, but, coming to their overall stature, then the male Hounds, mostly, are a little taller than their female counterparts.
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GENDER |
WEIGHT |
HEIGHT |
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MALE |
25-30 kg |
24-30 inch |
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FEMALE |
25-30 kg |
22-24 inch |
The Rampur Hounds have a smooth, flat-lying and short coat which is well-spread all over the body. It requires minimal maintenance and grooming to remain spick and span.
Their body structure is quite similar to the English Greyhounds, but it is noticeably wider and more muscular. The chest is deep but not very capacious and the back region is fairly straight, sturdy and strong. Their tail is quite long and is mostly carried low and the forelegs and the hind legs are reasonably well-built, muscular and are of fair length.
A Rampur Hound's head is more substantial and broader than an English Greyhound's head. They have large and oval eyes which are mostly found in a dark color tone. Their ears are shaped like a rose petal or a pendant and are placed quite high on the head.
They possess a strong jaw region with their teeth being evenly and firmly placed inside their mouth. Their mouth closes in a scissors bite. And, the overall muzzle is fairly long and somewhat tapering in nature.
The Rampur Hounds are highly companionable as they are very friendly and affable towards most people. They are warm and affectionate to their housemates and are also quite protective of them. They possess decent watchdog ability and are considered to be great guard dogs. These canines are very gentle and careful with the small kids and they love to play numerous games with them as well. They, sometimes, can be a little aggressive towards other canines and small animals but, with proper training and early socialization, these instincts can be reduced and controlled. They are extremely loyal to their loved ones and are known to stick by their sides, under all circumstances. They, at first, are little reserved when meeting someone new, but after a while, they are fairly amiable with them as well. The basic character traits of a Rampur Hound are listed below:
The Rampur Hound is an Indian bred canine that came into existence in the early 20th century. Some researchers speculate that the English Greyhound was one of the breeds that were used to create this native breed and that’s why the Rampur Hounds are so similar in appearance to the Greyhounds.
This North-Indian Greyhound is considered a very good house pet (especially for Indians) because of its sturdiness, loyalty, easy-going personality and high adaptability. They take very little time in adjusting to their new home and are known to remain contented whether inside or outside the house, unlike many other hound-type breeds. These canines love to spend time with their close ones and are extremely faithful to them. They require little maintenance on a daily basis to remain physically and mentally fit and all these qualities make a Rampur Hound a pretty desirable option to many potential dog owners.
The Rampur Hounds can be divided into different types on the basis of the various colors that their coat is available in. These colors are listed below:
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Adaptability |
***** |
Sensitivity Level |
**** |
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Affection Level |
**** |
Potential for mouthiness |
*** |
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Apartment-Friendly |
**** |
Drooling Potential |
* |
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Barking Tendencies |
** |
Energy Level |
**** |
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Friendly towards dogs |
** |
Health Issues |
*** |
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Friendly towards other animals |
** |
Intelligence |
*** |
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Child Friendly |
***** |
Playfulness |
*** |
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Exercise Needs |
**** |
Shedding Level |
*** |
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Grooming Needs |
** |
Social Needs |
**** |
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Good for novice owners |
*** |
Stranger Friendly |
** |
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Trainability |
*** |
Watchdog Ability |
**** |
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Tolerates Heat |
***** |
Tolerates Cold |
** |
The Rampur Hounds should be fed a good-quality dry dog food which should be rich in all the nutrients that are important for the canines. If a Rampur hound is suffering from skin problems, then providing him/her a diet which is high in Vitamin A can help it in combatting various skin issues.
These canines do require a good amount of exercise to remain healthy and in shape. They should be taken for long walks at least once every day and should be provided a fair amount of playtime in a park or a yard. It is important not to let them off their leash if the area is not properly fenced as they can run at pretty high speeds and would be hard to catch by the owners.
Training a Rampur Hound is not very hard as they are mostly quite responsive and agreeable during the training sessions. But, they, sometimes, can be a little distracted or may seem a bit uninterested during the training exercises. It, mostly, occurs if the training schedule is very repetitive and boring, hence an owner must try to train these canines more passionately and more cleverly.
They may possess a small coat but the Rampur Hounds do shed quite a bit. Their grooming needs are average as their coat need to be brushed only once or twice per week to look tidy and well-maintained. Bathing and trimming of nails can be done occasionally and their teeth can be brushed on a weekly basis.
These canines remain fairly healthy and fit throughout their lifetime. But, they are prone to some health problems which are also common in other Greyhounds. These health-related issues are as follows:
The Rampur Hounds are not required to be taken to vet’s clinic on a frequent basis because of their general good health and fitness (if given proper care, nutrition, and exercise).
The Rampur Hounds originated not that long ago (in the early 20th century) in the city of Rampur which lies in North India between Delhi and Bareilly. Their place of origination inspired their name and the credit for their existence goes to the, then, ruler of Rampur, the Royal Highness Ahmed Ali Khan Bahadur.
Bahadur wanted a breed that was agile, sturdy and ferocious. His main motive was to create a companion that could help him in hunting various animals like boars, jackals et cetera.
So, to achieve his desires, he crossbred several breeds like the Afghanis, the Tazis, and the English Greyhounds. The outcome of this elaborate breeding was a strong and athletic canine who was extensively used by the hunters to track and hunt numerous wild animals.
The popularity of this breed fell quite a lot after 1947 because the rule of the Maharajas and the Kings was slowly started to decline in the country. The Rampur Hounds gradually became quite inconsequential to many people and their numbers also plummeted. But, recently, the popularity of this breed has begun to rise and with united human efforts and initiatives, their numbers can also become stronger again.
