Mahratta Greyhound dog Breed

Mahratta Greyhound Breed Highlights

NameMahratta Greyhound
Other NamesMaratha Greyhound
Maharashtra Dog
Popularity Rank413
Intelligent Rank
OriginIndia India
GroupHunting Dogs
Breed TypePurebred

Mahratta Greyhound General Appearance

SizeLarge
Weight44-54 pounds (20-24 kg)
Avg. Weight49 pounds (22 kg)
Height21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Avg. Height22.5 inches (57 cm)

Mahratta Greyhound Hair and Care

CoatWeather-resistant
ColorsBlack & Tan
Brown
Tan
Grooming

2 Star out of 5
Easy to groom
Shedding Level

2 Star out of 5

Mahratta Greyhound Characteristics

TemperamentHappy
Caring
Energetic
Independent
Pleasant
Intelligent Rank

4 Star out of 5
Smart
Trainability

2 Star out of 5
Playfulness

4 Star out of 5
Sensitivity Level

5 Star out of 5
Affection Level

3 Star out of 5
Social Needs

3 Star out of 5
Barking

2 Star out of 5
Low to Average
Watchdog Ability

3 Star out of 5
Territorial

2 Star out of 5
Biting PotentialLow
Mouthiness

4 Star out of 5
Impulse to Wander or Roam

5 Star out of 5
Prey Drive

5 Star out of 5
Apartment Friendly

4 Star out of 5
Adaptability

3 Star out of 5
Tolerates Being Left Alone

3 Star out of 5
Fighting DogNO

Mahratta Greyhound Good With

Stranger Friendly

5 Star out of 5
Child Friendly

3 Star out of 5
Cat Friendly

2 Star out of 5
Dog Friendly

5 Star out of 5
Office FriendlyNO
Senior Citizens Friendly

3 Star out of 5
Pet Friendly

1 Star out of 5
Good For First Time OwnersNO
Service DogNO
Therapy DogNO
Detection Dog or Sniffer DogNO
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)NO
Boat DogNO
Cart Pulling or Drafting DogNO

Mahratta Greyhound Health Factors

Health Issues

3 Star out of 5
Health Problemshealthy breed
Life Expectancy10-12 years
HypoallergenicNO
Energy Level

1 Star out of 5
Exercise Need

5 Star out of 5
Sleeping Need

5 Star out of 5
Weight Gain Potential

2 Star out of 5
Low to Average
Weather & ClimatePrefers warm weather
StinkinessMedium
Drooling tendency

1 Star out of 5

Mahratta Greyhound Reproducibility

Gestation Length60-64 days
How often can the Mahratta Greyhound have a litter?Once a year
Litter Size1-6 puppies

Mahratta Greyhound Summary

Mahratta is one of the rare Indian dog breeds with a compact, well-muscled, deep-seated, and strong-backed sighthound. It has the smooth-coated and has great speed coupled with active strength.

Mahratta Greyhound has high pace and concentrated energy and is effectively used as a coursing dog for both medium and small sized games.

Mahratta Greyhound History

Mahratta Greyhound is originally the breed of province named Mahratta located in state of Maharashtra. Also, it is fact that this breed is unknown outside his native.

It is believed that the small size of the Mahratta is in relation to the Rampur and other Indian dogs. It makes the most likely developmental theory either Saluki heredity or a pure, ancient origin.