Rajapalayam dog
| Rajapalayam Hound | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rajapalayam Hound, Indian sighthound. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dog (domestic dog) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Rajapalayam Hound, also known as the Polygar Hound or Indian Ghost Hound, is a southern Indian dog breed originating from the town of Rajapalayam in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. This breed is renowned for its elegance, loyalty, and hunting prowess, making it a cherished companion of royalty and aristocracy in Southern India.
Four commemorative postage stamps were issued on 9 January 2005 by India Post for four breeds: Himalayan Sheepdog, Rampur Hound, Mudhol Hound (Face value ₹ 5 each) and Rajapalayam Hound (Face value ₹ 15). The Rajapalayam Hound is known to live up to 12 years of age.