Kaikadi

 The Kaikadi is a breed of sighthound from India.[1][2] The Kaikadi are kept by the Kaikadi people, a nomadic tribe in Maharashtra, they are a particularly small and thin breed of sighthound standing between 38 and 46 centimetres (15 and 18 in), they have long, thin legs and powerful thighs and hock joints, a long and tapered tail, a thin and long head with prominent eyes and long, erect ears, and they come in a variety of colours but white, tan and black are predominant.[2]

Kaikadi
OriginIndia
Breed statusNot recognised as a breed by any major kennel club.
Traits
Height38–46 cm (15–18 in)
ColourPredominantly white, tan or black
Dog (domestic dog)

The Kaikadi are known for their exceptional speed, they are used to hunt a variety of small game particularly monkeys and rats, the breed is known to be suspicious of strangers and at night they work as watchdogs for their masters.


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