Appearance: The head is long and narrow and broad between the ears with a tapering muzzle. The jaws are long and poweful. The nose is large and black in colour. The ears are long and hang close to the skull. The eyes are dark hazel in colour , they large and oval in shape. The neck is long clean and muscular and fits well into the shoulders, which are well-laid back. The forelegs are long, straight and well-boned. The dogs are 68-72 cms in height and the females are 64-68 cms tall. They are normally, fawn, red, cream, black or interspersed with white.

Characteristics: They are ever alert and keen.

Strength: Has plenty of stamina.

Weakness:Known to be quite immune to many diseases.

Appearance: A pure bear hound, it is slightly shorter than the Rajapalayam, but appears heavier because of its built. The dog is usually red or brown with a black mask with a dark line along the back.

Characteristics: They were used for hunting boar, bison and deer. History has it that these dogs were used as early as 9th century BC. when the Marawa Kings ruled South India.

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