Characteristics
Average
65–75 cm
22–25 kg
12-14 years
Not recognized
Brief information
Character
Rajapalayams (or Polygar Borzai) from India. The history of this native of the breed has hundreds of years. However, to answer the question, what is its true age, experts, unfortunately, cannot. It is also impossible to determine the origin of the breed.
It is known that in the XVIII century, Indians used Rajapalayami as military dogs, animals even participated in wars, and in peacetime they guarded houses and farms.
By the way, the name of the breed comes from the city of the same name in Tamil-Nadu, where these dogs are especially popular.
Today Rajapalayam is considered a rare breed. It is difficult to meet a purebred individual even in her homeland. To preserve the greyhounds, the National Kinological Club of India, together with the authorities, conducts a campaign to popularize local rocks.
Rajapalayam a real hunter, hardworking and executive. We went to boar and other major game with him. There is a legend about how several Polygarsky greyhounds during the hunt saved their master from the tiger.
However, Rajapalayam is not a typical hunter: he has developed security qualities. These dogs were used by farmers: animals protected the site from predators and thieves. For this reason, the greyhounds do not trust strangers, they are cautiously treated guests in the house and are unlikely to make contact the first. But, if the dog was socialized in time, there will be no problems with behavior.
Rajapalayams are multifaceted, it can become a worthy companion. Representatives of the breed contained privileged families of aristocrats. So the dogs are affectionate and tender with children, they can endure pranks and sometimes not aversely and join children’s fun.
Not very well they perceive the neighborhood with cats the instincts of the hunter are affected. Yes, and with relatives Rajapalayams will be friends only if he is peaceful and goodnatured.
Polygar greyhound hardy breed. She is not afraid of either heat or cold. Like many native dogs, they have good health. However, some individuals, due to genetic characteristics, can be deaf. In addition, the breed and pets are often found with a tendency to allergic reactions.
Care
Behind the short wool of Rajapalayama, they take a minimum: during the period of molting dogs, they are combed out with the help of a brush once or twice a week. The rest of the time, just wipe the pet with a damp hand or rag to remove the dropped hairs.
No less important is the care of the dog’s claws. Depending on the activity of the animal, they are cut a couple of times a month.
Conditions of detention
Polygar greyhound is an energetic dog that does not fit a lazy life in a city apartment. Nevertheless, more often pets of this breed are found in a private house, where they have the opportunity to take a walk and run in the fresh air.
