🐾 Breed guide
Pashmi Hound
The Pashmi Hound, also known as the feathered Caravan Hound or Silken Hound, is a rare and elegant Indian sighthound native to the Deccan Plateau of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
📖 About the Pashmi Hound
Often considered the long-coated variant of the Caravan Hound (Mudhol Hound), the Pashmi is distinguished by its beautiful silky, feathered coat that gives it a regal, flowing appearance. These dogs are built for speed and endurance, with a lean, athletic frame that can cover vast distances effortlessly.
Pashmi Hounds are deeply loyal to their families but tend to be reserved and aloof with strangers – a trait common among sighthound breeds. They have been used for centuries by Indian royalty and rural communities for hunting hare and other game. In recent years, there has been a growing effort to preserve and promote this indigenous breed, which is considered a national treasure.
The Pashmi Hound is well-adapted to the Indian climate and thrives in warm, dry conditions.
🫧 Care tips
- Provide ample space to run – they are sighthounds with a strong prey drive and need open areas
- Brush their silky, feathered coat 2–3 times a week to prevent tangles
- They are sensitive dogs – use gentle, positive training methods
- Ensure a secure, high-fenced area as they can reach remarkable speeds and may chase small animals
- Regular exercise is essential to keep them physically and mentally stimulated
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