Chippiparai
Also called Sippiparai
From India, southern Tamil Nadu (Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi and Madurai districts); named after the village of Sippipparai in Virudhunagar district.1
At a glance the quick version
Source gives averages only (males about 63 cm, females about 56 cm).
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, smooth coat
A lean, long-legged sighthound with a very short, close coat.1
Personality what they are like
Known as a clever, loyal and biddable dog that tends to attach itself to one person and ignore attention from others.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A sighthound bred for chasing hare, so it enjoys regular chances to run in a safe, enclosed space.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The very short coat needs minimal care beyond an occasional wipe or brush.1
Company who they like around
Forms a close bond with its main handler and prefers that person's company.1
The story where it all began
A native sighthound of southern Tamil Nadu that is thought to descend from Saluki-type dogs. It was traditionally kept by royal families in the region and used to hunt hare and other small game.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Chippiparai. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 7every year
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- Chippiparai - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for origin, history, height, colours, temperament, uses
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.