The Kanni (கன்னி), meaning pure (also known as the Maiden's Beastmaster), is a rare indigenousSouth Indiansighthoundbreed of dog found in the state of Tamil Nadu.[2] Their native breeding tract is located around villages in the Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar and Thoothukudi districts. The breed is used mainly for coursing. "Kanni" refers to the black and tan and black and sable varieties, while the solid-coloured variety is known as the Chippiparai. However, some experts claim that the Kanni and the Chippiparai are distinct breeds.[3]
