KACHCHHI
It Extends In East From 68°20’ To 74° Longitude And In North From 22°51’ To 24°37’ Latitude.
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Habitat And Distribution
The Kachchhi Breed Inhabits The Ran Of Kachchh In Gujarat State. The Major Breeding Tract Encompasses The Kachchh And Bansakantha Districts Of Gujarat.
The Land Is Marshy With Abundant Salt Bushes.
Features
The Camels Of This Breed Are Generally Brown To Dark Brown In Colour With Absence Of Hair On Eyelids And Ears.
The Body Hairs Are Coarse. Head Is Of Medium Size Without Distinct “Stop”. Body Size Is Medium.
Camels Of This Breed Are Heavy And Dull In Appearance. They Are Stouter And Little Shorter.
They Have Strong Hindquarters, Heavy Legs, Hard And Thick Foot Pads And Are Well Adapted To The Humid Climate And Marshy Land Of Kachchh.
In Some Animals The Lower Lip Is Droopy Due To Which The Teeth Are Visible From A Distance.
The Udder Is Well Developed And Mostly Round In Shape.
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