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Jaisalmeri Camel – The Royal Desert Breed for Racing & Safaris

ByRakesh Kumar 06/27/202506/26/2025Updated On 06/26/202506/27/2025

Jaisalmeri Camel – The Royal Desert Breed for BSF

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Jaisalmeri Camel Information

Conservation Status	Not specified (Population: 109,476 in 2013)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Camelidae Genus: Camelus Species: Camelus dromedarius
Breed Type	Riding/Racing and Milk (Dual-purpose)
Alternate Names	Racing Camel , Dancing Camel
Origin	Developed from Tharparkar camels of Sindh (Pakistan), named after Jaisalmer region
Breeding Tract	Primary: Jaisalmer district Other Districts: Barmer, Jodhpur Terrain: Stony gravel & shifting sand dunes Climate: Extreme (2°C to 46°C), low rainfall (18-19 cm/year)
Geographical Range	Longitude: 70°10′ to 73°00′ E Latitude: 25°45′ to 27°20′ N
Main Uses	Riding/Travel/Transport Milk production Entertainment (Racing, Safaris, Polo, Dance) Border security (BSF, RAC)
Physical Traits	Color: Light brown coat Build: Light, lean and thin appearance Hair: Short body hair, none on eyebrows/eyelids/ears Disqualifications: “Stop” (eye depression), hairy ears/eyelids, black color, large size, droopy muzzle
Morphology (Avg.)	Height: 200 cm (Male), 197 cm (Female) Body Length: 158 cm (Male), 154 cm (Female) Heart Girth: 213 cm (Male), 210 cm (Female) Weight: 581 kg (Male), 575 kg (Female) Birth Weight: 36.13 kg (Overall)
Performance	Speed: Racing speed ~30 km/hr (young females) Milk Yield: 2.5-4 liters/day (Lactation: 14-16 months) Milk Fat: 2.9-5.5% Age at First Parturition: 69 months Parturition Interval: 24 months Gestation Period: 389 days Fleece Weight: 0.733 kg/year
Management	System: Semi-intensive Housing: Night-time in open kutcha shelters Feeding: Grazing + fodder (Thar desert vegetation: Khejri, Jal, Phog, Sewan, Dachab) Adaptation: Thrives on sparse desert vegetation
Special Utility	Border security along Pakistan border (Ganganagar to Barmer) Tourism (Camel safaris in Thar desert) Potential export for racing in Middle Eastern countries
Population Trend	1997: 170,864 2004: 118,083 2013: 109,476 (Declining trend)
The Rajasthan Express: Jaisalmeri Camel Breed Details

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Explore the Jaisalmeri camel, Rajasthan’s prized desert breed known for racing, safaris, and military use. Learn about its speed, milk yield, and unique traits!
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Rakesh Kumar

I am Rakesh Kumar, hailing from Rajasthan, and I proudly serve as a Private Veterinary Livestock Inspecter . With years of experience in the field, I am passionate about promoting the health and welfare of animals. As the administrator of The Rajasthan Express website, I am committed to delivering accurate and valuable insights into veterinary science and animal care.