Hereβs a list ofΒ Some Royal Kennels in India, which were maintained by various princely states, royal families, and rulers. These kennels were home to some of the finest dogs and often bred specific breeds for royal use, hunting, and ceremonial purposes:
1. Mysore Royal Kennels (Mysuru, Karnataka) π°π
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πΎ Established by the Wodeyar family, the royal family of Mysore.
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Known for breeding the Mysore Hound, a breed used in hunting.
2. Bikaner Royal Kennels (Bikaner, Rajasthan) ποΈπΎ
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πΆ Bikaner was famous for its Rajputana Greyhounds and Sighthounds.
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The royal family had a strong tradition of hunting dogs.
3. Baroda Royal Kennels (Vadodara, Gujarat) ππ
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π The Gaekwad family maintained high-quality kennels for hunting dogs like Mastiffs and Greyhounds.
4. Rampur Royal Kennels (Rampur, Uttar Pradesh) ππ«
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πΎ Famous for breeding the Rampur Hound, a breed known for its excellent hunting skills.
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The royal family of Rampur prized these dogs for royal hunts and ceremonies.
5. Jaipur Royal Kennels (Jaipur, Rajasthan) ποΈπΆ
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π The Maharajas of Jaipur maintained kennels that bred English Mastiffs, Greyhounds, and Salukis for hunting and ceremonial purposes.
6. Hyderabad Nizam’s Royal Kennels (Hyderabad, Telangana) π°π
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πΎ The Nizams of Hyderabad had a significant breeding program for Dachshunds and Bulldogs.
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Their dogs were used in royal hunts, including the famous Nizam’s hunt on elephants!
7. Udaipur Royal Kennels (Udaipur, Rajasthan) π°π
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πΆ The Mewar Royals kept a variety of hunting dogs such as Salukis and Greyhounds, often bred for royal hunts.
8. Travancore Royal Kennels (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala) ποΈπ
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πΎ The royal family of Travancore kept dogs like Terriers, Spaniels, and other small breeds for companionship and ceremonial purposes.
9. Jodhpur Royal Kennels (Jodhpur, Rajasthan) π°πΎ
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π The Marwar Royal family kept an extensive collection of Sighthounds, including Salukis, for both hunting and companionship.
10. Lucknow Nawab’s Kennels (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) ποΈπ
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πΎ The Nawabs of Lucknow maintained Greyhounds, Bulldogs, and Terriers in their royal kennels for ceremonial dog fights and as companions.
These royal kennels were not just a showcase of luxury and status, but also played an important role in royal hunts, ceremonies, and the preservation of certain breeds. Some of these breeds still exist today, often with a deep connection to the royal history of India.
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