Dog
Group:
Hound 
Caravan Hound Champions
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Pronunciation:
(CAIR-a waan Hound)
Breed Description:
The Caravan Hound breed of dog has a typical sighthound temperament. They are very intelligent and can be somewhat aloof. They are often reserved with strangers. They do not like to be touched or handled by people they don’t know. They may be protective on occasion. They do require early socialization.
Height:
The Caravan Hound breed of dog stands 23 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Caravan Hound breed of dog’s weight is in accordance to his height. It is not unusual for these dogs to look very thin. This is normal for the breed.
Exercise:
As sighthounds the Caravan Hound breed of dog requires a great deal of daily exercise. They do not do well living in an apartment. They need lots of room. A large, fenced yard is best (and it’s a good idea if the fence is higher than average since these dogs can easily jump fences). These dogs do best in a warm climate but can adapt to colder weather if necessary. Do not allow these dogs to be off-leash in an open area. They can take off in pursuit of a rabbit or a plastic bag blowing across the street and be gone in a flash. Once the urge to pursue something strikes, they won’t listen to you when you call them back.
Life Expectancy:
These dogs typically live 10 to 15 years.
Grooming:
The Caravan Hound breed of dog has routine grooming requirement. Regular brushing is needed for good health and to prevent shedding. For dogs with feathering, brush the feathering regularly to prevent any matting. Clean the ears regularly to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
An ancient breed, the Caravan Hound breed of dog is native to the Deccan Plateau area of India. They are said to be derived from Salukis that were introduced to India by traders from various parts of Asia who often traveled in “caravans.” The dogs, which accompanied these caravans,, were called “Karwani” — of the caravans. The name was later anglicized to Caravan Hound when the breed was recognized by the Kennel Club of India. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
