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All about Rajapalayam

March 15, 2020 anand r purohit 0 Comments

 Rajapalayam

  • Short information about Rajapalayam dog

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The Rajapalayam also known as Poligar hound. Postage stamps were issued on 9th January 2005 by Indian government. Rajapalayam lives an average life of 20 years with most of cases having 26 age as maximum age.


AVERAGE PRICE IN INDIA₹5,000 to ₹10,000

  • Appearance 

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It is a large sized dog usually measures up to 65-75 cm. It is a hound and therefore should be kept in optimum working condition.Its facial structure is considerably different from than caravan hound. It is mainly a hunting dog. The tail has a sight curl. The most prized colour is milky white, with pink nose and golden eyes. the coat is single, short and fine. It is extremely handsome and graceful dog.

  • History

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Rajapalayam hounds were primarily breaded and used by Chola, dynasty. The  Rajapalayam dog was used during the wars and the polygar war to attack the British in the battle as Rajapalayam is very fast in running, strong and aggressive in in attacking the opponents. It is also believed that 4 hounds kill a tiger to save his master's life

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