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Kanni Hounds

The Kanni also known as the Maiden's Beastmaster, is a rare indigenous South Indian sighthound breed of dog found in the state of Tamil Nadu. Their native breeding tract is located around villages in the Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. The breed is used mainly for coursing game. "Kanni" refers to the black and tan and black and sable varieties, while the variety which is one colour is known as the Chippiparai.

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Uploaded on November 22, 2019
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