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Rajapalayam

The Rajapalayam is a breed from India, standing 25–30 in at the withers, weighing males 44–55 lb · females 37.5–46 lb. Recorded lifespan is 9–12 yrs.

A photograph of the Rajapalayam
Origin
India
Height
25–30 in
Weight
males 44–55 lb · females 37.5–46 lb
Lifespan
9–12 yrs

Among the 500 breeds here with recorded measurements, the Rajapalayam is taller than 92% of the measured breeds, heavier than 47%, one of 11 from India.

Breeds that look like the Rajapalayam

A neural network trained to tell breeds apart by sight read all 510 photographs in this reference, and these are the 6 it placed closest to the Rajapalayam.

Side by side

Height 0–38 in

  1. Rajapalayam
    25–30 in
  2. Kaikadi
    15–18 in
  3. Whippet
    18.5–22.5 in
  4. Blue Lacy
    18–21 in
  5. Greyhound
    28–30 in
  6. Chortai
    26–29.5 in
  7. Rampur Greyhound
    22–30 in

Weight 0–220 lb

  1. Rajapalayam
    44–55 lb
  2. Kaikadi
    44 lb
  3. Whippet
    20–42 lb
  4. Blue Lacy
    35–50 lb
  5. Greyhound
    65–80 lb
  6. Chortai
    40–77 lb
  7. Rampur Greyhound
    51–71 lb

Lifespan 0–20 yrs

  1. Rajapalayam
    9–12 yrs
  2. Kaikadino recorded figure
  3. Whippet
    12–14 yrs
  4. Blue Lacy
    12–16 yrs
  5. Greyhound
    10–14 yrs
  6. Chortai
    14–15 yrs
  7. Rampur Greyhound
    10–12 yrs

Nothing here was grouped by hand. The ranking is an opinion about appearance, not about ancestry, which is why it sometimes puts together breeds no kennel club would — and why it is worth looking at the photographs rather than taking the order on trust.

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