Rampur Greyhound

The Rampur greyhound is a north Indian sighthound associated with Rampur and the Rohilkhand region of present-day Uttar Pradesh. It was shaped for coursing hare, jackal, and sometimes larger game on open ground, with influence often attributed to Afghan or Tazi-type hounds and imported English Greyhounds in princely kennels. Compared with racing greyhounds, it is usually more substantial in bone, with a powerful jaw, deep chest, long legs, flexible back, and smooth coat. Colors vary widely, and local working type has mattered more than a narrow show palette.

This is a scarce heritage breed, so acquiring one usually means finding knowledgeable Indian breeders or preservation-minded kennels rather than a general pet market. A Rampur greyhound needs room to gallop in a fenced area, then a quiet place to rest; leash discipline is not optional because the chase response is intense. The coat is easy to maintain, but lean hounds need bedding, joint-aware conditioning, and protection from prolonged cold. Breeding choices should favor sound feet, stable temperament, and functional athleticism over exaggeration.

Colors: Albino, Apricot, Bicolor, Black, Black and Tan, Black and White, Black Mask, Blue, Blue and Tan, Blue Merle, Blue Roan, Blue Tick, Brindle, Brown, Brown and Tan, Brown and White, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple, Domino, Fawn, Fawn and White, Gold, Gray, Grey, Harlequin, Irish Marked, Leucistic, Liver, Liver Mask, Mantle, Mask, Melanistic, Merle, Mottled, Parti-Color, Piebald, Red, Red and White, Red Merle, Red Roan, Red Tick, Reverse Brindle, Roan, Sable, Saddle, Silver, Speckled, Spotted, Tan, Ticked, Tricolor, Tuxedo, White, Yellow