Banjara Hound

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Banjara Hound
Banjara from 1915.JPG
Other names Banjāri Hound, Vanjāri Hound, Banjāri Greyhound, Vanchāri Hound, Wanjāri Hound
Origin India
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

The Banjara Hound, also known as the Vanjari Hound, is a breed of dog found in India. It is a sighthound-type dog bred and used for hunting by the nomadic Banjara of Maharashtra.[1][2][3] The Banjara Hound is a rough-coated breed of sighthound, usually brindle or solid-coloured. It resembles a large Saluki, standing around 28 in (71 cm), and is famed for its stamina and ability to pull down deer.[1][4][5]

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