Alangu Hound
The Alangu Hound is an ancient hunting dog from Tiruchi in southern India, related to other scenthound and sighthound breeds native to the region. Although sometimes used as a watchdog, this breed is mostly employed in packs to hunt boars, as well as smaller game. It is sometimes confused with its more powerful relative, the Sindh Hound, also known as the Alangu Mastiff, which was developed by crossing the Alangu Hound with the Sindh Mastiff for hunting, guarding and fighting purposes.
The Alangu is a lean, tall and rugged dog, prized for its speed, stamina and resilience. The body is muscular, with a reasonably long back and long legs. The head is round and fairly narrow, with erect ears.
The short coat comes in two varieties, these being the smooth and rough types, both of which can be seen in fawn, red, brown and black shades, usually with a white chest and feet. Average height is around 29 inches, with taller dogs preferred.
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Currently is pitted against Alabais, Tosas, Kangals in Japan and China, with the Sind Mastiff, Bulli Kutta. Tosas win in the 90% of the fights, even destroy bigger and heavier Alabais. The Muscle of the Tosas seems to be the advantage, since they push with the body. Contrary to the Kangals and other shepherd dogs they did not let other dogs to bite their front legs, I am not in favor of the dog pits, but is a reality from the Caucasus to China.
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You are correct and I thank you for posting that. We do not support active dog fighting but since it is a part of the history and in some countries the reality of the Molossers we do address it and discuss it here. We discuss in historical and informational purposes here.
Thank you