# Rampur Greyhound

Also known as: Rampur Hound
- **Group:** Sighthound (FCI group 10)
- **Size:** Large
- **Origin:** India
- **Height:** 56–76 cm
- **Weight:** 25–32 kg
- **Temperament:** Powerful, Fast, Independent, Reserved

The Rampur Greyhound is a large, short-haired Indian sighthound from the Rampur region, built on old Tazy blood with later Greyhound crosses for speed. It is used for coursing and rarely seen outside India.

## Overview

The Rampur Greyhound, or Rampur Hound, is a big, powerfully built sighthound from the Rampur area of northern India, between Delhi and Bareilly. It resembles the Sloughi in looks.

It is chiefly a coursing dog and only rarely kept as a companion. Outside its homeland it is very seldom seen.

## History

The breed is believed to come from early Tazy dogs. In the nineteenth century it was crossed extensively with the Greyhound to improve its speed, which shaped its present-day appearance.

It was kept for coursing game in northern India and remains a working hunting dog in its homeland.

## Appearance

A tall, strong sighthound with a short coat and a lean, muscular body, resembling the Sloughi. It is larger and heavier than many sighthounds, with the deep chest and long legs expected of a fast coursing dog.

## Temperament

Like many sighthounds, it is likely to be reserved, independent and focused on movement. Bred as a working hunter rather than a lap companion, it tends to be calm indoors but explosive outdoors when something runs.

## Care and exercise

This large runner needs a secure, fenced space where it can sprint, plus regular walks on a lead because its chase instinct is strong. The short coat needs little grooming. Early socialisation helps, and care is needed around small animals.

## Ratings (1 to 5)

- Energy: 4
- Exercise needs: 4
- Grooming: 1
- Shedding: 2
- Trainability: 2
- Barking: 2
- Good with children: 3
- Good with other dogs: 3

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rampur_Greyhound · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38179
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