The Mudhol Hound , also known as the Caravan Hound , is a breed of sighthound from India .
27-682: The Kennel Club of India (KCI) and Indian National Kennel Club (INKC) recognize the breed under different breed names. The KCI registers it as a Caravan Hound while the INKC uses the name Mudhol Hound. In 2005 the Mudhol Hound was one of four Indian dog breeds featured on a set of postage stamps released by the Indian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to celebrate the country's canine heritage. About 750 families in and around Mudhol town of Karnataka are raising this breed for marketing
54-575: A dog of hobby or luxury. In 1878, a committee was formed in Berlin which changed the name of the "Englische Dogge" (English mastiff derivatives) to "Deutsche Dogge" (German mastiff), this being the Great Dane. This laid the foundations from which the breed was developed. During the 19th century, the dog was known as a "German boarhound" in English-speaking countries. Some German breeders tried to introduce
81-456: A powerful, well-formed, smoothly muscled body. It is one of the giant working breeds, but is unique in that its general conformation must be so well balanced that it never appears clumsy, and shall move with a long reach and powerful drive. The Great Dane is a short-haired breed with a strong, galloping figure. In the ratio between length and height, the Great Dane should be square . The male dog should not be less than 30 in (76 cm) at
108-727: Is a member of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale . The Kennel Club of India is also one of the few kennel clubs to be members of the International Organization for Standardization . There were several established kennel clubs in India during the British colonial period from 1857 to 1947, including in Hyderabad , Ootacamund , Mysore , and Calcutta . These clubs followed procedures followed in kennel clubs in
135-582: Is one of the two largest dog breeds in the world, along with the Irish Wolfhound . In the sixteenth century the nobility in many countries of Europe imported strong, long-legged dogs of different sizes and phenotypes , some of mastiff or greyhound type, from England and Ireland. These dogs were called Englische Docke or Englische Tocke – later written and spelled: Dogge – or Englischer Hund in Germany. The name simply meant "English dog". Since then,
162-399: Is the greatest killer of Great Danes. To avoid bloat, a rest period of 40 minutes to one hour after meals is recommended before exercise. A 2024 UK study found the average life expectancy of the breed to be 10.6 years, compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds . A 2005 Swedish study of insurance records found 83% of Great Danes died by the age of 10, higher than
189-464: Is the secretary. The Kennel Club of India registers litters of puppies born in India whose sire and dam have both been registered (listed as "Bred in India"). The club also registers puppies and dogs that have been imported from other countries. The club also registers puppies and dogs that are purebred but whose parents do not carry any papers. These dogs are registered as purebreds with "unknown pedigree". Pedigree papers or certificates are issued by
216-465: The United Kingdom . It was much after independence that the idea for a centralized structure for all these kennel clubs across the country was conceived. The Kennel Club of India was established in 1978. The Kennel Club of India is the leading private society on registration on purebreds and maintains the recognized registry. It issues pedigrees for purebreds and litters. It hosts annual shows across
243-760: The Canine Research and Information Centre in Thimmapur near Mudhol in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The CRIC is a unit of the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar . Kennel Club of India The Kennel Club of India is a registry of purebred dogs in India . As well as maintaining a registry of pedigrees, the club promotes and sanctions events for purebred dogs, including annual dog shows and specialty shows. The Kennel Club of India
270-806: The Dog of the Year award. The other awards include: Best in Class , Best of Breed , Best in Group , Best in Show The club also has awards for breeders of the year and also a special award for "Bred in India" dogs to encourage breeders to develop good bloodlines in India. In addition to general dog shows, the kennel Club of India organizes specialty dog shows meant for particular breeds only. This include dog shows for separate breeds. Many breeds in India have their own clubs that participate in these events. These clubs include: In addition to
297-518: The English word "dog" has come to be associated with a molossoid dog in Germany and France. These dogs were bred in the courts of German nobility, independent of the English methods, since the start of the 17th century. The dogs were used for hunting bear , boar , and deer at princely courts, with the favorites staying in the bedchambers of their lords at night. These Kammerhunde (chamber dogs) were outfitted with ornate collars, and helped to protect
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#1733092239634324-631: The breed has no known connection to Denmark. In Germany, it remains known as "Deutsche Dogge." In the Scandinavian languages, the French name and pronunciation are used. The Great Dane is an extremely large domestic dog of mastiff - sighthound type known for its big size. It is often dubbed the "Apollo of dogs". As described by the American Kennel Club : The Great Dane combines, in its regal appearance, strength, and elegance with great size and
351-468: The breed standard, Great Danes have six to seven (depending on the standard) show-acceptable coat colours : Great Danes, like most giant dogs, have a fast metabolism. This results in more energy and food consumption per pound of dog than in small breeds. They have some health problems that are common to large breeds, including bloat ( gastric dilatation volvulus ). Nutrition plays a role in this breed's health. Bloat, or gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV),
378-458: The club and are continuously appended as the dog keeps winning championships or keeps changing owners. The most common breeds registered by the Kennel Club of India are Great Danes , Rottweilers , Labrador Retrievers , Golden Retrievers , German Shepherds , Dachshunds , Dalmatians , Dobermanns and Pugs . Specialty and general dog shows are conducted by the Kennel Club of India all over
405-569: The country and awards championships to various breeds of dogs. The 2019 chairman of KCI is Mr. S. Pathy who has shown and bred dogs for over forty years under the kennel name "Sans Craintes" (meaning "without fear" in French ). Pathy is also a member of the Singapore Kennel Club and an all-breeds judge. He has bred a few "Dog of the Year" winners and bred Dobermans, Labradors, Siberian Huskies and other breeds. C.V. Sudarsan, an expert on whippets
432-420: The country. These shows are generally held from December to May. The shows follow procedures and guidelines complying with regulations of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale . Dogs are issued challenge certificates and championship certificates . Dogs are awarded points (depending on their breed and temperament) in every dog show and at the end of the year. The dog receiving the most show points receives
459-449: The female, with a larger frame and heavier bone. Great Danes have naturally floppy, triangular ears. In the past, when Great Danes were commonly used to hunt boars , cropping of the ears was performed to make injuries to the dogs' ears less likely during hunts. Now that Danes are primarily companion animals , cropping is sometimes still done for traditional and cosmetic reasons. In the 1930s when Great Danes had their ears cropped, after
486-402: The gene is needed to show the merle coloring; two merle genes produce excessive white markings and many health issues such as deafness, blindness, or other debilitating ocular issues. Great Danes can also develop wobbler disease , a condition affecting the vertebral column. Since these dogs grow at a rapid rate, the bones in their vertebrae can push up against the spinal cord and cause weakness in
513-406: The names "German Dogge" and "German Mastiff" on the English market, because they believed the breed should be marketed as a dog of luxury and not as a working dog. However, due to the increasing Geopolitical tensions between Germany and France and Britain, the dog later became referred to as a "Great Dane", a literal translation from the new name given to it by the French, Grand Danois , even though
540-439: The overall rate of 35% of dogs dying by the age of 10. Dilated cardiomyopathy and many congenital heart diseases are also commonly found in the Great Dane, leading to its nickname : the heartbreak breed, in conjunction with its shorter lifespan. Great Danes also may carry the merle gene, which is part of the genetic makeup that creates the harlequin coloring. The merle gene is an incomplete dominant, meaning only one copy of
567-623: The puppies. The Deccan Plateau covers parts of the states of Karnataka , Maharashtra , and, to a lesser degree, Telangana . The breed is popular in and around Mudhol Taluk of Karnataka and thus the breed got the name Mudhol hound. Shrimant Rajesaheb Malojirao Ghorpade of Mudhol (1884–1937) of the Mudhol State is credited with reviving the Mudhol hound. He noticed local tribal people called Bedar (Fearless); also called Berad (not - crying) using these hounds for hunting. Using selective breeding, he
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#1733092239634594-458: The shoulders, a female 28 in (71 cm). Danes under minimum height are disqualified. Over the years, the tallest living dog has typically been a Great Dane. Previous record holders include Gibson , Titan , and George ; however, the current record holder is a black Great Dane named Zeus that stood 111.8 cm (44.0 in) at the shoulder before his death in September 2014. He was also
621-523: The shows, the Kennel Club of India publishes a monthly magazine, the Indian Kennel Gazette for all its members. It is not for sale commercially. Great Dane The Great Dane is a German breed of large mastiff - sighthound , which descends from hunting dogs of the Middle Ages used to hunt bears , wild boar , and deer . They were also used as guardian dogs of German nobility. It
648-468: The sleeping princes from assassins. While hunting boar or bears, the Englische Dogge was a catch dog used after the other hunting dogs to seize the bear or boar and hold it in place until the huntsman was able to kill it. When the hunting customs changed, particularly because of the use of firearms, many of the involved dog types disappeared. The Englische Dogge became rare, and was kept only as
675-608: The surgery, two devices called Easter bonnets were fitted to their ears to make them stand up. Today, the practice is still common in the United States, but much less common in Europe. In some European countries such as the United Kingdom , Ireland , Denmark , and Germany, and parts of Australia and New Zealand , the practice is banned or controlled to only be performed by veterinary surgeons . The dogs are generally not unduly aggressive towards people and other animals. According to
702-499: The tallest dog on record (according to Guinness World Records), beating the previous holder, the aforementioned George that stood 109.2 cm (43.0 in) at the shoulder. The UK and New Zealand Kennel Clubs specify the minimum weight for a Great Dane over 18 months of age, as 120 lb (54 kg) for males, 100 lb (45 kg) for females. The American Kennel Club dropped the minimum weight requirement from its standard. The male should appear more massive throughout than
729-556: Was able to restore the royal Mudhol hound. On a visit to England in the early 1900s, the Maharaja of Mudhol State presented King George V a pair of hounds, which popularized the Mudhol hound breed. The Indian Army has expressed its desire to use the Mudhol sighthound for surveillance and border protection duties. It has obtained six Mudhol dogs for testing at the Army's Remount Veterinary Corps at Meerut . The dogs were bred after selection, at
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