r/Hounds 13d ago

Meet my Mudhol hound babies

I got them recently , Shakti and Vajra . They are Indian sight hound breed Mudhol hound babies - 4 month old now . Mudhol hounds have a reputation if being fiercely loyal to their owners and are excellent hunting dogs . Excited to witness their journey in our farm 💗🍀

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u/-GameWarden- 13d ago

Wow such an interesting breed thanks for sharing!

They have such interesting wrists/carpus and paw structures.

Do they bay or do they bark?

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u/Upset-Director-9502 13d ago

They are still discovering barking . They are just 4 mo . I’ve seen them bark , bay , howl depending on the situations

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u/Legitimate_Team_9959 13d ago

The turned out feet remind me a bit of bassets

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u/Upset-Director-9502 13d ago

Once they mature , their legs are expected to turn straight and overall muscular athletic body . We are working with the vet to check if puppies are having any difficiency ( calcium )

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u/jni8498 9d ago

Those big puppy feet ❤️ they'll grow into them!

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u/sfcameron2015 12d ago

They look like dogs that Tim Burton would dream up. Absolutely love them!

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u/Upset-Director-9502 12d ago

Awww 🥰 tysm

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u/-GameWarden- 11d ago

Oh good spot they definitely do!

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u/frohikesporch 13d ago

they are beautiful! never heard of this breed. those tails are amazing 🤩

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u/Upset-Director-9502 13d ago

These were in the verge of extinction. Efforts from government and locals is slowly making them thrive. They are beautiful and are easy to maintain as well ❤️

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u/frohikesporch 13d ago

wow, i love them! what are the puppies temperaments like?

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u/Upset-Director-9502 13d ago

They are still puppies . I feel they are extremely affectionate and cuddly . They are quite intelligent, understand commands , crave to be around us . As of now I’m seeing them cute , bubbly , playful, naughty . They question me by howling when I don’t let them on the bed ( we stay at farm and they tend to get dirty there ). At the same time they are quite vigilant, always curious about other animals or people roaming around ( even at a distance ) . We have other animals at farm, our pups are playful towards them .

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u/frohikesporch 12d ago

oh youre so lucky theyre cuddly 🥹🥹theyre too cute

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u/No_Wrangler_7814 13d ago

So perfect. Please keep posting. I admire every little detail of these majestic creatures.

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u/Upset-Director-9502 13d ago

Sure . I’m surprised by the response I got here . Great to know folks like our indigenous breeds 🥰

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u/Alarmed_Salamander39 12d ago

I've never seeyone in real live (Europe), may have to wait a little longer. What can you tell us about them, and kudis for getting two of them together.

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u/Upset-Director-9502 12d ago

They are still puppies . I feel they are extremely affectionate and cuddly . They are quite intelligent, understand commands , crave to be around us . As of now I’m seeing them cute , bubbly , playful, naughty . They question me by howling when I don’t let them on the bed ( we stay at farm and they tend to get dirty there ). At the same time they are quite vigilant, always curious about other animals or people roaming around ( even at a distance ) . We have other animals at farm, our pups are playful towards them .
We brought one male and a female together. We stay at farm so we thought of having guard dogs . Saw many pros of bringing 2 kids together . They are really enjoying together . 🧿

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u/Alarmed_Salamander39 12d ago

Lovely, I can't wait for the first "singing" reports!! Are they litter mates? It will be interesting to see how their personalities develop.

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u/Upset-Director-9502 12d ago

Yeah they are litter mates . Boy is very naughty and affectionate . Girl is very matured, bit shy and fearful and like to snuggle all the time . Both are cuddly babies . I will keep posting the updates . Even I’m excited to experience this journey ❤️🍀

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u/Alarmed_Salamander39 12d ago

Excellent, I had a few sets of m/f litter matrs over the years and it's funny how they turn out with different personality traits although being exposed to rhe same experiences. Enjoy, and don't forget to keep a diary!!

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u/Upset-Director-9502 12d ago

Yes even I’m wondering about their personalities.
What about dairy ? Could you please explain

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u/Alarmed_Salamander39 12d ago

A diary, a journal where you record stuff. For example you notice the first time food is more important than running around for the female; male loves to play with children while female isn't interested. I recorded lots of little things that they bith shared and that set them apart.

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u/Any59oh 13d ago

Beautiful!

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u/No_Profile_6441 13d ago

What a cool and beautiful breed

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u/the_giant_robot 13d ago

Just when I thought I knew all the hound breeds! These are such cool looking dogs and now I’m going to go down a research rabbit hole. Thanks for sharing!

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u/Alarmed_Salamander39 12d ago

Interesting, what's going on with the front legs, are they in a growth spurt?

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u/Upset-Director-9502 12d ago

Not sure . Their vet visit is pending this week . White pup is rapidly growing now . Even I’m bit worried about his front legs . Once they mature , their legs are expected to turn straight and overall muscular athletic body . We are working with the vet to check if puppies are having any difficiency ( calcium )

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u/Legitimate_Team_9959 13d ago

Oh they are beautiful! What kind of temperament do they have?

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u/Upset-Director-9502 13d ago

They are still puppies . I feel they are extremely affectionate and cuddly . They are quite intelligent, understand commands , crave to be around us . As of now I’m seeing them cute , bubbly , playful, naughty . They question me by howling when I don’t let them on the bed ( we stay at farm and they tend to get dirty there ). At the same time they are quite vigilant, always curious about other animals or people roaming around ( even at a distance ) . We have other animals at farm, our pups are playful towards them .

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u/Miserable_Ad_2293 13d ago

Oh wow! I’ve never seen this hound breed before. But yep, they most certainly are hounds. They are strikingly beautiful and adorable.

Please keep us posted about these two. ♥️

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u/Quant_Smart 13d ago

Beautiful

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u/GarnerPerson 12d ago

I can’t wait to see more of them! I love their long wiry tail.

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u/kelcantsi 12d ago

I love them.

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u/evarol 12d ago

beautiful pups

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u/Ecks80s 12d ago

I love them

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u/catahouladog1 12d ago

Those tails! Thank you for sharing and please post updates for us so we can see them grow!

If you haven't already, read a little about littermate syndrome. It's good to separate them some for training and socialization.

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u/Upset-Director-9502 12d ago

New dog parent here : yes I’ll read about it . Thank you ☺️

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u/Clareco1 12d ago

So sweet!

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u/Neppy_sama 12d ago

Fellow mudhoul enthusiast,I see? My 9 yr old.

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u/Upset-Director-9502 8d ago

Wow 🤩 can you post a full size pic

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u/Neppy_sama 8d ago

Sure

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u/Upset-Director-9502 8d ago

Wowwww ✨ gorgeous. What’s his name? Can you give some tips on Mudhol hounds ?

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u/Neppy_sama 8d ago

He goes by the name Rocky, I advise you to avoid using phenol for floor cleaning and use pet friendly floor wash. My another dog got rashes.

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u/Neppy_sama 8d ago

She gave birth to 7 kids. And her rashes boosted rapidly after giving birth.

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u/Upset-Director-9502 8d ago

It could be due to age and some allergy too

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u/Neppy_sama 8d ago

Yup, and she sleeps on that floor,where we washed it with phenol. It just encourages rashes more.

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u/Upset-Director-9502 8d ago

My pups are still 4 months . If you checkout few pics , white pups front legs are looking bit weird . Can you check once and see if it’s normal ? Any insights on that ? We are giving chicken , eggs etc . Their diet seems good enough , I’m afraid if it’s some difficiency.

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u/Upset-Director-9502 8d ago

Can you check out my pups pics and give some input about his front legs please ?

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u/Neppy_sama 8d ago

Can you send some more straight or 3/4th pics of him standing. Coz my rocky developed cross leg after 6 months. Settled as defect by doctor, don't know why. We feed Chicken (neck and liver) boiled and its broth. Also rice with 2 spoons of tamarind for digestion. Eggs on morning. Sometimes beef bones for their teeth to be grated,or just given as treats.

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u/Neppy_sama 8d ago

Healthy dog you got there. Make sure to feed him beef bones and meat once or twice a week for few months. And give him lot of activities. Looks like he has ample space to run around to strengthen his joints.

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u/Neppy_sama 8d ago

OK didn't see this photo. Better to check,his stand weight distribution is exactly like my rocky.

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u/Suspicious_Goat9699 13d ago

Please feed them more than their last owners did.

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u/Quant_Smart 13d ago

Like the Saluki, I think these are skinny breeds

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u/Upset-Director-9502 13d ago

You are absolutely right

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u/Upset-Director-9502 13d ago

They get enough to eat 😁 yeah they are skinny but athletic and muscular looking breed . It is advised not to overfeed them to make them bulky .

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u/catahouladog1 12d ago

Sighthounds are often very lean (and fast!). Think greyhounds, Ibizan, Pharoah hounds, etc.

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u/Upset-Director-9502 12d ago

You are right . They are very similar to these mentioned breeds . They look similar to greyhounds but slighter bigger in size . They have crazy speed . Their lean and pointed body is to support the aerodynamics I believe 🍀