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International siteMudhol Hound Dog
The Mudhol Hound is a tall sighthound from the Bagalkot and Vijayapur districts of Karnataka, registered by the national breed bureau and the best known of India’s native hounds. NBAGR puts males at 73 to 80 cm at the withers and females at 61 to 74 cm, with adult weight from 21 to 40 kg. It is the same dog the Kennel Club of India registers as the Caravan Hound.
- where it is from
- Karnatakawhere it is from
- adult weight on our sources
- 21–40 kgadult weight on our sources
- with the ICAR breed bureau
- Registeredwith the ICAR breed bureau
In short
Key takeaways
- The Mudhol Hound comes from Karnataka. Large sighthound, very tall.
- Adult size on our sources is 21 to 40 kg and 61 to 80 cm at the shoulder, stated as Adult body weight ranges from 21 to 40 kg..
- Registered with the ICAR National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources. Dog with Blog reports that the Kennel Club of India registers the breed as the Caravan Hound while the Indian National Kennel Club uses the name Mudhol Hound.
- Suits the Indian climate. A sighthound from the Deccan, built lean with a short coat.
- Short coat, many colours, which our data rates as low grooming effort.
- We found no three dated Indian price sources for this breed, so this page gives no price.
- NBAGR estimates the population at about 1,500, the smallest figure the bureau gives for any of the registered dog breeds.
Key facts
Mudhol Hound: size, coat and recognition
Every figure in this card is quoted from a named source, and the sources are listed at the foot of the page. Where a figure is missing, the card says it is missing rather than filling the gap.
- adult weight
- 21 to 40 kgadult weight
- height at the shoulder
- 61 to 80 cmheight at the shoulder
- lifespan
- Not publishedlifespan
- Origin
- Karnataka
- Also called
- Caravan Hound, Pissouri Hound, Lahori Hound, Karwani
- Weight, as our source states it
- Adult body weight ranges from 21 to 40 kg.
- Height, as our source states it
- Height at wither ranges from 73 to 80 cm in males, and 61 to 74 cm in females.
- Coat
- Short coat, many colours
- ICAR-NBAGR
- Registered with ICAR-NBAGR, accession INDIA_DOG_0800_MUDHOLHOUND_19003
- Kennel Club of India
- Dog with Blog reports that the Kennel Club of India registers the breed as the Caravan Hound while the Indian National Kennel Club uses the name Mudhol Hound.
- Space it needs
- Land. Not a flat.
NBAGR gives weight as one range across both sexes and does not state a lifespan, so neither does this page.
Growth
How a Mudhol Hound grows
The band below is our own calculation: we take the adult weight range from the source above and scale a published veterinary growth curve for the large size class to it. Nobody has weighed a cohort of Mudhol Hound puppies month by month, so this is an estimate of the shape of the curve rather than a measurement of this breed.
| Age | Low end | High end |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 4.1 kg | 7.7 kg |
| 3 months | 6.6 kg | 12.6 kg |
| 4 months | 9.6 kg | 18.2 kg |
| 5 months | 12.3 kg | 23.4 kg |
| 6 months | 14.7 kg | 27.9 kg |
| 7 months | 16.4 kg | 31.2 kg |
| 8 months | 17.7 kg | 33.6 kg |
| 9 months | 18.5 kg | 35.2 kg |
| 10 months | 19 kg | 36.3 kg |
| 11 months | 19.4 kg | 36.9 kg |
| 12 months | 19.7 kg | 37.4 kg |
| 15 months | 20.2 kg | 38.5 kg |
| 18 months | 20.9 kg | 39.9 kg |
Estimated from the adult weight range and the growth curve for the large size class. Weekly weight gain drops to almost nothing by about 11 months.
Scroll the table sideways to see every column.
The same growth engine drives our puppy weight calculator, which works in pounds, and the method is set out on the how we calculate page.
Origin
Where the Mudhol Hound comes from
NBAGR records the breed in the Bagalkot and Vijayapur districts of Karnataka, with an estimated population of about 1,500, and lists Pissouri Hound and Lahori Hound as other names for it.
The naming is genuinely contested, and worth understanding before you buy. Dog with Blog reports that the Kennel Club of India registers the breed as the Caravan Hound while the Indian National Kennel Club uses Mudhol Hound, and that some hold the older Karwani of Maharashtra to be a distinct landrace from the dog Karnataka developed as a state breed. We treat them as one breed under two names here, because that is how the two registries treat them, and we have said what the disagreement is.
What it was kept for
The Mudhol Hound's working role
NBAGR records the utility as guarding and shepherding, and notes the dogs are high in obedience and easier to train.
The bureau describes a strongly built, symmetrical dog with an elegant and lean look, a long narrow skull, a long deep chest, a well tucked abdomen and a long tapering slightly curved tail.
A note on temperament
This section says what our sources say this breed was kept for, and stops there. We do not rank breeds by temperament and we do not describe any breed as aggressive. A breed bureau descriptor records what a dog looks like and what it is used for; it does not record what it is like to live with, and we are not going to supply the difference out of our own heads.
Indian climate
Suits the Indian climate
A sighthound from the Deccan, built lean with a short coat. NBAGR describes high stamina and endurance and a gait that gives an effortless, flying stride. Nothing about this dog was designed for anywhere but here.
Space and running are the requirements. At 73 to 80 cm at the shoulder for a male this is a very tall dog, taller than most of the imported giants on this site, though far lighter.
The short coat is almost no work. A lean sighthound with little body fat needs somewhere soft to lie, which is the practical thing most new owners miss.
NBAGR lists coat colours as mainly white, brown, patchy, brindle, black and fawn, along with spotted. A short sighthound coat needs very little.
Price
What a Mudhol Hound costs in India
We found no three dated Indian price sources for the Mudhol Hound, so this page gives no price. The Supertails price list gives ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 for the breed, but we need three dated Indian sources and we found one. Karnataka runs a canine research centre at Mudhol associated with the breed, which is the sensible starting point.
That is not a coy way of saying the breed is expensive. Most native Indian breeds are not sold through the channels that publish prices at all: they change hands within a region, through shepherding and farming households and through state-run breeding centres, and no Indian pet publisher prices them. A shelter or rescue fee of ₹0 to ₹2,000 is the only dependably sourced figure we can offer you for a dog of this kind.
If you have seen this breed advertised at a particular price, treat the advertisement as the source it is. The price calculator covers the imported breeds that are priced by three or more Indian publishers.
Population
Conservation and population status
NBAGR estimates the population at about 1,500, the smallest figure the bureau gives for any of the registered dog breeds.
Running cost
What a dog this size costs to keep
Our food and grooming figures are sourced breed by breed for the imported breeds, not for the native ones. The calculator below is the imported-breed calculator; set it to a breed of roughly the same size as a Mudhol Hound and the food, vaccination and accessory lines are a fair guide, because those costs follow the dog's weight rather than its pedigree. The purchase price is not transferable and we would not pretend otherwise.
Dog price calculator for India
Labrador Retriever puppy, kci-registered breeder
₹25,000 to ₹60,000 and up
The range our sources give for a KCI-registered Labrador Retriever.
Supertails gives ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 for a KCI-registered Labrador and Inside Scroller ₹30,000 to ₹60,000 and up. Mr n Mrs Pet states ₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000 and up.
In Delhi NCR
₹10,000 to ₹70,000
Delhi NCR is a metro. Across the metro cities our sources name, a Labrador Retriever runs ₹10,000 to ₹70,000. That is the general market across seller types, not the figure for one seller.
Inside Scroller’s metro rows run ₹10,000 in Kolkata to ₹58,000 in Mumbai. Supertails is higher, giving Delhi NCR ₹25,000 to ₹70,000 and Chennai ₹20,000 to ₹61,000, and adds that flight-nanny transport costs ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 on top.
The other ways to buy one
- Unregistered home breeder
- ₹8,000 to ₹45,000
First year of running costs
₹45,020 to ₹1,02,100
That is ₹3,752 to ₹8,508 a month. The puppy price above is not in this figure.
- Food₹2,500 to ₹5,000 a month₹30,000 to ₹60,000
- Puppy vaccinationsthe full first-year course₹3,000 to ₹8,000
- Dewormingfour to six doses in the first year (working estimate)₹320 to ₹1,500
- Vet visitsthree to five consultations, vaccinations counted separately (working estimate)₹900 to ₹4,000
- Grooming13 to 13 grooms a year₹7,800 to ₹15,600
- Starter accessoriesbed, crate, bowls, collar, leash, toys₹3,000 to ₹13,000
Working estimates included. The number of deworming doses and vet visits in a first year is ours, not a figure from a source. The prices per dose and per visit are sourced.
Indian climate
Suits the Indian climate
Inside Scroller writes that in India’s climate the Labrador’s short coat handles heat better than double-coated breeds, while noting that a black coat absorbs more solar radiation than a lighter one, so midday outdoor exercise is best avoided in peak summer.
The Labrador Retriever was not on the list in the 2024 central advisory.
The 11 sources behind this result
Labrador Retriever price in India
Supertails — dated 2026-07-13 — read 2026-10-14
supertails.comBlack Labrador dog price in India 2026
Inside Scroller — dated 2026-04-11 — read 2026-10-14
insidescroller.comLabrador Retriever puppies for sale in India
Mr n Mrs Pet — no publication date shown — read 2026-10-14
mrnmrspet.comTamil Nadu bans 23 'ferocious' dog breeds including Pitbull terrier, Tosa Inu
India TV — dated 2024-05-09 — read 2026-10-14
indiatvnews.comLabrador Retriever breed standard
American Kennel Club — no publication date shown — read 2026-10-14
akc.orgDog Price List in India 2026: Top 40 Breeds, City-wise Costs & Monthly Budget
Supertails — dated 2026-03-09 — read 2026-10-14
supertails.comPuppy and dog vaccination schedule in India: chart and cost (2026)
Dog with Blog — dated 2026-10-12 — read 2026-10-14
dogwithblog.inDog vaccination schedule in India (2026): age-by-age chart, costs and rabies rules
Supertails — dated 2026-08-21 — read 2026-10-14
supertails.comComplete new puppy checklist for India (2026)
Supertails — dated 2026-05-30 — read 2026-10-14
supertails.comHow to adopt a street dog in India (2026 adoption guide)
Dog with Blog — dated 2026-10-09 — read 2026-10-14
dogwithblog.inDog breeds in India with price (2026 guide)
Aruani Pet Stop — dated 2026-07-25 — read 2026-10-14
aruanipetstop.in
Every figure here comes from a published Indian source named above, read on 14 October 2026. Puppy prices move with demand and are negotiated one dog at a time, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a quote.
FAQ
Mudhol Hound: the questions people ask
- Is the Caravan Hound the same as the Mudhol Hound?
- For practical purposes yes, and the page you are reading covers both names. Dog with Blog reports that the Kennel Club of India registers the breed as the Caravan Hound while the Indian National Kennel Club uses Mudhol Hound. The complication is that some hold the older Karwani of Maharashtra to be a distinct landrace from the dog Karnataka developed as a state breed. NBAGR itself lists Pissouri Hound and Lahori Hound as alternative names and does not mention Caravan Hound.
- How tall is a Mudhol Hound?
- NBAGR gives 73 to 80 cm at the withers for males and 61 to 74 cm for females, with adult body weight from 21 to 40 kg. That makes it taller at the shoulder than a Rottweiler and much lighter.
- Is the Mudhol Hound a recognised breed?
- Yes. It is registered with the ICAR National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources under accession number INDIA_DOG_0800_MUDHOLHOUND_19003, one of the first three Indian dog breeds registered, and it is recognised by both Indian kennel clubs, under different names.
- What is a Mudhol Hound used for?
- NBAGR records guarding and shepherding, and describes high stamina, endurance and an effortless stride. The breed has also been used by Indian security forces, which is where much of its public profile comes from.
- Can a Mudhol Hound live in a flat?
- Our sources do not address it directly, and we would rather say that than guess. What they do say is that this is a 73 to 80 cm sighthound bred for stamina and running in open country, which is the fact to weigh.
- How many Mudhol Hounds are there?
- NBAGR estimates about 1,500, which is the smallest population figure the bureau gives for any registered Indian dog breed.
- How big does a Mudhol Hound get?
- Adult body weight ranges from 21 to 40 kg. and Height at wither ranges from 73 to 80 cm in males, and 61 to 74 cm in females., as our sources state it, which is 21 to 40 kg. Most of the weight gain is done by about 11 months for a dog in the large size class, on our own growth calculation rather than any measurement of this breed.
Method
Every source behind this page
Breed facts here come from the ICAR National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, from peer-reviewed characterization studies, and from veterinary and state publications. Wikipedia is not a source on these pages: where it pointed us at a study or a registry entry we went and read that instead and cited it. No figure on this page comes from a page that sells dogs.
Sources
4 sources behind the figures on this page.
Mudhol Hound dog
ICAR National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources - read 2026-10-15
NBAGR breed descriptor. Read through the Internet Archive snapshot of 18 June 2024.
nbagr.icar.gov.inRegistered dog breeds
ICAR National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources - read 2026-10-15
The register of Indian dog breeds and their accession numbers. Read through the Internet Archive snapshot of 14 October 2024, which lists Rajapalayam, Chippiparai and Mudhol Hound. Later registrations are sourced separately.
nbagr.icar.gov.inMudhol Hound: price, temperament, army role and care
Dog with Blog - read 2026-10-15
Indian source for the Kennel Club of India registering the breed as Caravan Hound while the Indian National Kennel Club uses Mudhol Hound.
dogwithblog.inHow to adopt a street dog in India (2026 adoption guide)
Dog with Blog - dated 2026-10-09 - read 2026-10-14
dogwithblog.in
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Breed facts and recognition status last checked . Prices move, so treat anything older than a few months as a guide rather than a quote. Estimate only. For health questions, ask your vet.