The Chippiparai has typical streamlined sighthound features with long legs and a lean and lithe frame built for speed, the breed is usually white in colour although other colours can be found, it averages 61 centimetres (24 in) in height at the withers, dogs averaging 63 centimetres (25 in) and bitches 56 centimetres (22 in). A hardy breed, the Chippiparai is reputed to prefer a single master, shunning food and pats from anyone except its handler. The Chippiparai is often regarded as the most intelligent and biddable of India's native dog breeds

Height: Dogs 72 cm (28 in) average
Bitches: 68 cm (27 in) average
Coat: Short
Colour: Fawn and White/Brindle and White/Fawn/Grey Brindle/Red
Life: span 13 To 14 Years
Origin: India
Breed :status Not recognised as a breed by any major kennel club.